Accra: Minister of Roads and Highways, Governs Kwame Agbodza, has instructed contractor Maripoma Enterprise Limited to accelerate work on the Tema Motorway project to ensure its completion by 2027. The Tema Motorway is a critical transport artery connecting Tema Port to other parts of the country, but ongoing construction has caused significant disruption to daily traffic.
According to Ghana Web, Agbodza urged the contractor to adopt round-the-clock operations and shift major construction activities to the night when traffic volumes are lower. During an inspection of the project, he noted that approximately 10% additional work had been completed since his last visit. He also commended the contractor for completing a major bridge ahead of schedule at an active junction without any safety incidents.
The Minister highlighted the successful completion of the bridge as evidence that the contractor can accelerate work without compromising public safety. He encouraged the company to align its construction schedule with the government's 24-hour economy policy, particularly by undertaking more disruptive activities at night to reduce traffic congestion during the day.
Agbodza recommended restructuring the construction schedule to maintain traffic flow during the day and emphasized the importance of timely project completion due to the inconvenience experienced by motorists. He expressed hope that the project would be completed on schedule, acknowledging the frustrations of the motoring public with the prolonged disruptions.