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Finance Minister, Dr Mohammed Amin Adam, says that the government is determined to improve road infrastructure across the country.

According to him, the government has put in place measures to "construct new roads, upgrade existing ones, and maintain them."

Speaking during the 2024 mid-year budget review in parliament on July 23, Dr Amin Adam noted that ongoing road projects nationwide are at various stages of completion.

“The rehabilitation and maintenance of road infrastructure nationwide are at various stages of completion. These include the Winneba-Kasoa, Karaga Town Road, Gushegu Town, Tolon Daboya Road, Nanton-Karaga-Gushegu Highway, Sefwi Wiawso town roads, Accra - Kumasi road and many other roads,” he said

Dr Amin Adam also mentioned various roads that have been completed, including:

  • Dadiesoaba-Esiankyim-Manhyia
  • Antwi Agyeikrom – Debra Camp & others
  • Sunyani & Berekum Inner City Roads
  • Atebubu Town Roads
  • Assin Fosu – Dunkwa – Cocoa Station
  • Kwahu Tafo – Miaso

In addition, the finance minister noted that some major roads are at various stages of completion.

“The rehabilitation of the Tamale – Tatale road, Phase 2 of the Tema Motorway Roundabout, Construction of the Flyover over the Accra Tema Motorway from the Flowerpot, roundabout on the Spintex Road to East Legon, Construction of the Phase 2 works under the Suame Interchange, Dualization of Nsawam – Ofankor Road, Works on the Agona Nkwanta – Tarkwa Road, Works on the Dome-Kitase Road and Phase 2 of Obetsebi Lamptey Interchange and Ancillary Works,” he said.

Dr Amin Adam also stated that the government is committed to building an efficient railways network, and that while railways play a crucial role, government believes it does not serve only transportation needs but also in promoting economic development and creating employment opportunities nationwide.

“It is also about fostering economic growth, creating jobs and enhancing connectivity throughout the nation,” he said.

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