Ghana’s roads are to undergo a major reconstruction with modern all-season road network linkages to spur economic and social development through easier access to and from rural areas to the main population centre. The $10 billion project will include undertaking a thorough assessment of the current road network in Ghana to identify and build roads, … Read more
The Accra-Aburi road that was partially closed at the Ayi Mensah–Peduase Lodge section would be opened to the motoring public Wednesday. The Accra-bound carriageway was closed in June this year. Early this year, motorists who ply that stretch of the road raised concerns about some rocks gradually dislodging onto the road, which necessitated its closure … Read more
The four Kumasi-Ejisu road roundabouts will all be removed and replaced with signalized intersections by the end of the year. The Ministry of Roads and Highways has ordered the demolition of all roundabouts on the Kumasi-Ejisu road. This directive was issued out by the Minister for Roads and Highways, Kwasi Amoako-Atta during a 3-day visit to … Read more
In an effort to curb the rampant spate of accidents on the N1 highway, the Member of Parliament (MP) for Okaikoi Central, Patrick Yaw Boamah has petitioned the Ministry of Roads and Highways for more footbridges on the highway. According to the Police, since it’s commissioning, over 200 pedestrians have died, majority of who were … Read more
Traders on the edges of the road leading to the tunnel that connects East Legon to the Spintex in Accra have been given a week to evacuate their wares to pave way for expansion works on the tunnel to start. The ultimatum, which took effect yesterday, applied to all businesses within both ends of the … Read more
Fire has ravaged part of the building of Architectural and Engineering Services Limited (AESL) at the Ministries area in Accra. Personnel of the Ghana National Fire Service are on the ground trying to prevent the fire from spreading to a central server room belonging to the Ghana Highway Authority. The fire was said to have … Read more
The Ghana Federation of Disability Organization (GFD) says persons living with disability are qualified to take up jobs in the various sectors of the economy other than tollbooth jobs. While commending the government for employing persons with disability to man tollbooths in the country, Coordinator of the organisation, Mrs Beatrice Akua Mahmoog, said ” manning … Read more
INFORMATION available to Today indicates that fear has gripped residents and developers in the Ga South Municipality of the Greater Accra Region who own structures around the Weija Hills. The residents, Today gathered, were worried about the recent directive by the Minister of Roads and Highways, Mr. Kwasi Amoako-Atta, to the Municipal Assembly to, as a matter of … Read more
The Ministry of Roads and Highways has launched the Persons with Disability (PWDs) Road Toll Initiative. The initiative forms part of commitment the sector Minister, Kwasi Amoako Attah pledged during his vetting to reserve at least 50 percent quota in all contracts in respect of manning toll booths for PWDs. In his address, Kwasi Amoako Attah … Read more
The Ministry of Roads and Highways has launched the Persons with Disability (PWDs) Road Toll Initiative. The initiative forms part of commitment the sector Minister, Kwasi Amoako Attah pledged during his vetting to reserve at least 50 percent quota in all contracts in respect of manning toll booths for PWDs. In his address, Kwasi Amoako Attah … Read more
A major disaster is looming on the main Obuasi–Anhwia-Nkwanta road as the only bridge on the stretch is falling apart. The bridge constructed over 60 years ago is the only major bridge on that stretch and officials from NADMO are planning to close it down to avert any disaster, which could be fatal. TV’s Benjamin … Read more
One hundred and ninety-seven out of the 245 Aayalolo buses imported into the country for the Quality Bus System (QBS) have remained idle since 2016. This means only 48 of the buses are being used for the service, which was initially known as the Bus Rapid Transit (BRT). The 197 buses have remained idle because … Read more
Vice President Mahamudu Bawumia has said the Akufo-Addo-led government will implement the Disability Act, Act 715, to assist Persons with Disability (PWDs). According to him, the act will ensure that all buildings across the country are made accessible to PWDs. Also, he said more PWDs, through an initiative introduced by the Ministry of Roads and … Read more
The Minister of Roads and Highways, Kwasi Amoako-Attah, has directed the Ga South Municipal Assembly to demolish illegal houses and structures at Weija Hills immediately as part of measures to stop the erosion occurring on the hills from generating into a bigger problem. He also tasked the assembly to stop the activities of illegal sand … Read more
The Minister of Roads and Highways, Kwasi Amoako-Attah, has directed the Ga South Municipal Assembly to demolish illegal houses and structures at Weija Hills immediately as part of measures to stop the erosion occurring on the hills from generating into a bigger problem. He also tasked the assembly to stop the activities of illegal sand … Read more
Drivers have been advised to heed to diversion signs on the Tema Motorway as the second phase of work on the Akosombo and Harbour approach roads begins on Sunday, April 30. This forms part of construction works on the improvement of the Tema Motorway Roundabout. As a result, all vehicles passing through the Tema Motorway … Read more
The Ministry of Roads and Highways says another underground tunnel which connects East Legon to Spintex in Accra, will be constructed and completed in six months. This is expected to ease the torturous journey motorists on that route endure. Addressing the press on Wednesday after touring some roads in Accra, Minster for Roads and Highways, … Read more
What was supposed to be an inquisition by the Economic and Organized Crime Office (EOCO) into alleged dud cheques issued by two of Mr Ibrahim Mahama’s companies to the Customs Division of the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) has now turned into persecution and witch-hunt. The supposed dud cheques were allegedly issued by MBG Ltd and … Read more
PRESIDENT, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has named 54 persons to serve as ministers of state at the presidency and deputy ministers of state in his government. In a letter addressed to the Speaker of Parliament on Wednesday, March 15, 2017, and copied to the media, the President urged the House to approve the nominees which … Read more
The Ministry of Roads and Highways and the Ghana Highway Authority (GHA) have warned that drivers who fail to pay road tolls, but are not on the exemption list, will be made to face the law. A statement issued jointly by both institutions in Accra, which was signed by the Minister of Roads and Highways, … Read more