President John Dramani Mahama has announced that Ghana is on course to have the best road network in West Africa within the next two years, under his government’s ambitious Big Push road infrastructure initiative.
The President made the declaration during the sod-cutting ceremony for the upgrading and rehabilitation of the 195-kilometre Wenchi–Bole–Sawla Road. He expressed concern over the deteriorated state of the route, which carries over 2,000 vehicles daily, noting that its poor condition stretches travel time between Wenchi and Sawla to as long as eight hours.
“This strategic artery has been left to deteriorate over the past few years,” President Mahama said. “Potholes, failed pavements, and broken drains have made travel difficult and hazardous. Vehicle operating costs on this road have risen by nearly 40 percent.”
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The President also acknowledged that the poor state of the road has made it a hotspot for armed robbery attacks, describing the situation as unacceptable for a modern Ghana.
Addressing the nation, he asked Ghanaians to bear with the temporary inconveniences caused by ongoing construction. “With the start of Big Push, the whole of Ghana is going to be a construction site for the next two years,” he said. “I ask Ghanaians to be patient because 24 months after the launch of Big Push, you will have the best roads in West Africa.”
The Big Push initiative is part of the government’s broader infrastructure agenda aimed at reducing travel time, lowering vehicle operating costs, and enhancing safety on major highways across the country.
Source: Starrfm.com.gh
