Tema interchange to be completed in June 2020 – President Akufo-Addo

President of the Republic, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, has reiterated his commitment to fixing and improving the nation’s road network.

Speaking at the commissioning ceremony of the Accra Traffic Management Centre, President stated that the construction of the Pokuase Interchange is about 40% complete.

He indicated the Tema Motorway Interchange is 55% complete, and is expected to be fully completed by June 2020, with work on the Teshie Link Road progressing steadily.

This project, when completed, will bring massive relief to commuters on the Nsawam Road and Awoshie-Pokuase-Kwabenya roads.

The project is scheduled for completion by October 2020,” he added.

President Akufo-Addo said, “Government remains committed to improving the road network in our country, and, to paraphrase the words of the Minister for Finance, we are fixing our nation’s roads in deeds, and not with words and pictures in Green Books.”

He added the original contract was for a three-tier interchange, however, through efficient management, the interchange has been modified to a four-tier interchange within the same contract sum.

He explained the Kumasi Road and Drainage Extension Project includes the dualization of the Lake Road, and the lining of the Sissai River Drain in Kumasi, which is currently 16% complete.

He further said piling works for the foundation for the Tamale Interchange has commenced, and significant progress will be achieved in the construction of the Interchange by September 2020.

The contractor is mobilizing to start work on the rest of the phase 1 works.

The construction of 100km of Kumasi Inner Roads, a project which will significantly improve the condition of the road network in Kumasi.

The President is assuring Ghanaian’s that government will ensure that these projects are delivered on time, on budget, and with value for money.