Gov’t Releases GH₵150 million To Patch Potholes

Government through the Finance Ministry, has released an amount of GH₵150 million, for the fixing of potholes across the country.

The allocation made to the Roads and Highways Ministry, is to help the Ghana Highway Authority and also the Urban Roads under the Ministry, to patch the many roads damaged as a result of heavy rains.

The amount is part of the first quarter releases from the Ministry of Finance to the Ministry of Roads and Highways which until now, was headed by Kwasi Amoako Atta.

The Ministry, in a statement dated Thursday, February 15, said the amount is for the engagement and payment to contractors for the expected work.

“The government has released an amount of GH₵150 million for the engagement and payment to road contractors undertaking pothole patching across the country. The amount is part of the first quarter releases from the Ministry of Finance to the Ministry of Roads and Highways.

The intervention is to enable the Ghana Highways Authority, the Department of Urban Roads to take advantage of the dry season to undertake routine pothole patching activities on some major roads which deteriorated last year due to heavy rains”, the release signed by head of Public Relation Unit, Nasir Ahmad Yartey said.

The statement added that, “The Ministry is hopeful that this timely intervention will result in smoother road surfaces, help reduce the risk of accidents and prolong the lifespan of our road infrastructure.”

Already, the repairs have commenced in parts of the country, including the Greater Accra and Western Regions, ahead of the rains.

The Ministry stressed the importance of public cooperation in this endeavor, urging citizens to support efforts aimed at enhancing the national road network.

Below Is The Full Statement:

Source: Anchorghana.com