Accra:The Accra-Tema Motorway project has achieved 53% overall completion, with ongoing work on bridges, interchanges, footbridges, and road expansion continuing despite delays impacting the project. The Project Manager for the Accra Motorway Project, Ing. Ben Sackey, has reported significant progress on various sections of the motorway.
According to Ghana Web, about 70% of the concrete structures planned under the project have been completed. These include key components aimed at improving traffic flow along the busy highway. Sackey detailed that the work involves expanding the urban highway, reconstructing old bridges, and building facilities to enhance road safety and access for commuters.
During a site inspection, Sackey highlighted the reconstruction of three existing river-crossing bridges that have served the motorway for more than 60 years. These composite bridges made of steel and concrete are being demolished and rebuilt. One bridge has been completed, another is nearing completion, and construction on the third bridge began about a month and a half ago, with launching activities currently underway.
The project includes expanding the highway to provide three lanes in each direction. Old bridges will be demolished and rehabilitated once traffic is shifted to the newly constructed bridges. Additionally, about four kilometers of road base material have been laid, setting the stage for asphalt works to commence. Side drains and footbridges are also under construction, with seven footbridges planned along the motorway.
Sackey noted that two of the three interchanges planned for the project have been completed, with the interchange at Alashie still under construction. Despite the progress reported, the overall project completion remains at 53% amid delays, and no specific reasons for the delays or revised completion date were provided. The project aims to improve connectivity between Accra, Tema, and surrounding communities, easing congestion and enhancing the movement of people and goods along the corridor.
Source Ghana Web