Dualization of Agona-Takoradi road to begin after Tarkwa road is done – Roads Minister

The Roads and Highways Minister, Mr Kwasi Amoako-Attah has said, the construction of a dualization of the Agona to Takoradi road will commence soon.

He made it known that, Agona to Takoradi road is among the 80 contracts that have been awarded to contractors to construct some over 1350km of roads in the Western Region.

Addressing the media during his tour in the region on Wednesday, January 12, on the inspection of some ongoing road projects and upcoming ones.

Mr. Amoako Attah noted that he would ensure no stone is left unturned and all contractors who have been awarded contracts would be paid diligently to complete the projects without any hustle.
Also, the Agona to Tarkwa road, which seems to be one of the important roads in the region would be completed in 2024.

“As soon as the Tarkwa to Agona road is completed, we would begin with the dualization of the Agona to Takoradi road which I know is very important to the Regional Minister,” He said.

He further added that, dualization of the Sekondi to Takoradi road which he inspected had some key and technical areas that would need special attention.
He was however impressed with the progress of work on the PTC interchange as the foundation of the project is almost done and would soon reach its advanced stage.

The Minister’s last site during the inspection was the 16.7km Apowa road that leads to Mpohor and Benso in the Mpohor District of the Western Region.

According to the contractors of the project, works were 21 percent complete but the Roads Minister emphasized the need to sped up with the completion of the project since it serves as an important infrastructure for the people as the dusty nature of the road is not beneficial to the health of the locals.