Minister for Roads and Highways, Governs Kwame Agbodza, has lamented the poor condition of Ghana’s road infrastructure, describing the current state of the network as “very deplorable.”
He made the remarks during the Government Accountability Series held at the Jubilee House on Wednesday, July 30.
Mr Agbodza noted that while significant investments had been promised in recent years, much of the country’s road network remains in disrepair, with large portions becoming nearly impassable, especially during the rainy season.
“Mr Speaker, Ghana’s road network is in a very deplorable state. Many of our roads across the country are filled with potholes, eroded surfaces and crumbling bridges,” he stated.
He attributed the situation to years of neglect, poor supervision of contracts, and inadequate maintenance culture, adding that his ministry had begun auditing existing road projects and infrastructure to determine areas requiring urgent intervention.
“The people deserve better. A functioning road network is not a luxury; it is a basic necessity for national development and economic productivity,” he said.
The Minister assured the public of his firm resolve to reverse the trend, stating that his team was working on a national prioritisation plan to ensure that critical road corridors receive attention based on traffic volume, economic importance, and regional equity.
“We are determined to ensure that the resources allocated to this sector produce visible, lasting results,” Mr Agbodza concluded.
Source: Ernest Arhinful
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