GHANA : THE US $84M POKUASE INTERCHANGE PROJECT IS ON.

Ghana kick start the construction of the Pokuase Interchange at the ACP Junction, Accra Region.

The US $84 m project is jointly funded by the African Development Bank and the Government of Ghana. The project upon completion in two years, will ease traffic congestion and improve urban mobility along the Nsawam-Accra road.

The Pokuase Interchange project consists of the construction of a 5km road from Awoshie to Pokuase. Also, 2km road to link the Accra-Nsawam Highway, another 2km road to Kwabenya. Finally, the construction of 10km of local roads.

The construction contract has been awarded to Messrs China Zhongmei Eng. Company Limited. The project forms part of the Accra Urban Transport project. The aim is to promote sustainable economic growth for the people in the area.

The Senior Minister, Mr Osafo Maafo, on behalf of the President, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, charged the Ministry of Roads and Highways to ensure the execution of the contract to specification and delivered on time. The government would not accept anything short of that.

 According to Mr. Maafo, regular users of that road know the frustrations and negative effects of congestion they go through. Hence, the need to attach all seriousness to give the people value for money.

In conclusion, the government is ready to fulfill its promises and the prospects of these roads. When completed the face of the area will change for the better.

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