Ghana’s outgoing President, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo Addo has stated that his administration has constructed more roads and interchanges than any other in the history of Ghana.
Speaking at the last SONA, he noted that infrastructure development was the cornerstone of his administration.
According to the President, the construction and rehabilitation of over twelve thousand (12,000) kilometres of roads have improved connectivity and reduced travel times.
The listed projects, he said have not only facilitated trade, but also enhanced access to essential services.
“It is fitting, therefore, to acknowledge that this administration has constructed more roads and interchanges than any other in our nation’s history,”he said.
Akufo Addo explained further that, “In the Greater Accra Region alone, we have completed the Pokuase Interchange, Tema Motorway Interchange Phase I, Obetsebi Lamptey Interchange Phase I, the East Legon Underpass, and, recently, the Flowerpot Interchange.”
He continued that,”Beyond Accra, we have also delivered the first-ever interchanges in the Eastern Region, at Suhum, and in the Northern Region, at Tamale. Each of these projects tells a story of commitment, foresight, and a Ghana that is continuously moving forward.”
Akufo Addo also noted that there were fourteen (14) additional interchanges currently underway across Ghana adding that each was at different stages of completion.
“In Greater Accra, we are building interchanges at Obetsebi Lamptey Interchange Phase II, Nungua, Adjiringanor, Kpone Barrier, Prampram, Dawhenya, Savannah and Tema Motorway Phase II. In the Ashanti Region, ongoing projects include the Suame Interchange Phase I, Anomangye, Maakro/Magazine New Road, Abusuakuruwa and Abrepo, as well as the PTC Interchange in Takoradi in the Western Region. These projects represent the scale of our ambition—a commitment to excellence and growth that knows no limits,” he noted.
Touching on aviation, Akufo Addo said his government expanded airports, including the construction of the Yakubu Tali International Airport in Tamale, the Prempeh I International Airport in Kumasi, the rehabilitation of the Sunyani Airport in Sunyani, and the completion of the Ho Airport, in Ho.
“These projects position Ghana as a hub for regional air travel,” he said.
He said the government also revitalized the railway sector, undertaking key projects to modernize and expand the network.
“Notable achievements include the rehabilitation of the sixty-six kilometre (66-kilometre) narrow-gauge Western Line from Kojokrom to Tarkwa, the construction of a twenty-two-kilometre (22-kilometre) standard gauge line between Kojokrom and Manso, and securing funding to extend the Western Line from Manso to Huni Valley, connecting to the Port of Takoradi,” he listed.
Additionally, the President said a six-kilometre (6-kilometre) standard gauge line in Kumasi was underway, while the Tema-Mpakadan line has been completed.
“Progress on the Ghana-Burkina Faso railway project further underscores efforts to enhance regional trade and integration,” he added.
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