Minister warns engineers to follow road traffic plan during rehabilitation

Mr. Francis Asenso-Boakye, the Minister of Roads and Highways, has cautioned engineers rehabilitating the Accra-Kumasi highway to comply with the traffic management plan to address safety and ensure smooth traffic flows on roads. He said that following the plan would help reduce the inconvenience and risks associated with road usage during rehabilitation activities during the day, and that also generate smoother traffic flow. Speaking during a working visit to road sites earmarked for rehabilitation, Mr Asenso-Boakye stressed the importance of adhering to the traffic management plan to ensure safe and efficient work processes. He also further emphasised that compliance was crucial to ensure the safety and smooth flow of traffic during the construction process. The rehabilitation work is being carried out in two lots. The first lot spans from Nkawkaw to Ejisu, while the second lot covers the stretch from Apedwa junction to Nkawkaw. The work involves several key activities, including pavement strengthenin g which involves milling the existing asphaltic wearing course and binder course, relaying the binder, and wearing course, and installing kilo posts. Another activity involves road markings which also would include reflective thermoplastic road line markings to improve visibility and safety. Mr Asenso-Boakye stated that the Ministry of Roads and Highways was working through the Ghana Highway Authority to improve traffic flow on national roads and enhance their economic significance. In a related development, he continued to Suhum Municipality to inspect the District Road Network Improvement Programme (DRIP), which was recently launched by the government. The programme involves distributing heavy-duty equipment to district and municipal assemblies across the country. At Nankese Ada, a motor grader was on site shaping the feeder road to facilitate mobility and access to essential services in rural communities. Source: Ghana News Agency