President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo officially launched the dualisation project for the 22-kilometer Adenta-Dodowa road on August 8, 2024, marking a significant milestone in the government’s efforts to upgrade Ghana’s road infrastructure.
This crucial road, reconstructed initially in 1998, connects Ghana’s capital, Accra, to the Eastern and Volta regions.
The dualisation project, part of a broader strategy to improve key trunk roads, aims to enhance travel efficiency, reduce vehicle operating costs, and boost road safety.
The project, awarded to Oswald Investments Limited, an indigenous Ghanaian firm, will be managed by the Ministry of Roads and Highways with engineering oversight provided by the Ghana Highway Authority.
It includes the construction of service lanes, adequate drainage structures, walkways, and lay-bys along the urbanised sections.
During the sod-cutting ceremony, which was graced by the presence of local chiefs and community members, President Akufo-Addo underscored the government’s commitment to transforming Ghana’s road network.
He noted that his administration had completed approximately 12,830 kilometres of road nationwide, including significant projects such as the 4-tier Pokuase Interchange and the Tema Motorway Interchange Phase One.
The President also mentioned ongoing significant roadworks in the Greater Accra Region, including the dualisation of the Achimota-Ofankor road, which is 62% complete, and the construction of the 30-kilometer Dome-Kitasi road, currently 26% complete.
Additionally, he outlined the impressive progress on several other key projects, including the 64-kilometer Tema-Akosombo road, the Obetsebi Lamptey Interchange Phase II, and the Flower Pot Interchange, instilling a sense of optimism about the future of Ghana’s road infrastructure.
President Akufo-Addo urged the contractor to implement effective traffic management measures during construction to minimise disruptions for commuters and pedestrians.
