Nana Akufo-Addo Commissions Phase One Of Obestebi Lamptey Interchange

President Akufo Addo on Today commissioned phase one of the Obetsebi Lamptey Interchange which has been completed five 5 months ahead of schedule. It has not been opened for use by motorists. The completion of phase one will enable the Contractor M/S Queiroz Galvao UK International to begin work on phase two of the project. Speaking at a ceremony to commission the Interchange, Akufo Addo stated that the completion of

the phase 1 of the Obestebi Lamptey Interchange shows the seriousness that my Government attaches towards addressing the congestion within some of the major cities of our country. He told the gathering further that the Pokuase Interchange, which is the first four tier interchange in West Africa is 85% complete and sections of the interchange will be opened to traffic this week. The Tamale Interchange, which is also the first

interchange in northern Ghana is 54% complete and is on course to be completed by the first quarter of 2021. Additionally, the President stated that the PTC Roundabout Interchange in Takoradi which is the first interchange in the western part of the country is progressing steadily with work on the Teshie Nungua Interchange which is part of the La Beach Road Completion Project also progressing steadily. Having

already commissioned phase one of the Tema Motorway work on the second phase is scheduled to commence soon. This is the first time in the nation’s history that more than 5 interchanges are being constructed within the first term of any Government. So if any more reasons to give Nana Akufo Addo and the NPP 4 more to do more for you, this is one of them, he added. In addition to the construction of these

interchanges, Government through the Ministry for Roads and Highways according to the President, is undertaking critical road projects to improve urban mobility in the country. These he said include, the completion of over one thousand kilometres of asphalt overlay works throughout the country the construction of the Teshie Link popularly referred to as the LEKMA Road is ninety percent 90% complete the construction

of Tema Steelworks road, the only concrete road to be constructed by Government after the Accra Tema Motorway  is 90% complete. Further, he told the gathering that the Kumasi Roads and Drainage Extension Project which includes the dualization of the Lake Road and lining of the Sissai River Drain in Kumasi, stands at 64% complete.The Ministry of Roads and Highways through the Department of Urban Roads, is

reviewing proposals to address the congestion challenges on the Kaneshie Mallam Highway. This is necessary to reduce the discomfort that commuters go through around the Kaneshie Market area, First Light intersection and the Sakaman Mallam section of the road, he said. He encouraged the Ministry of Roads and Highways to take a closer look at the corridor as a

major public transport one, and put in the necessary infrastructure for a future Bus Rapid Transit system that Government intends to develop along the route. With Phase 2 about to commence, I appeal to all, motorists, residents and business owners, to co-operate with the Contractor and the Department of Urban Roads to help ensure that, just like Phase One, this Phase will also be completed ahead of schedule, he added.