The rehabilitation of the Atimpoku–Esikuma Junction road project, covering approximately 17.5 kilometres, has reached 41 per cent completion, according to engineers supervising the works.
Lot 1 of the project, being executed by Ussuya GH Limited, commenced on 1 December 2025 and is expected to be completed by 1 December 2027.
Providing an update during an inspection by the Minister for Roads and Highways, Kwame Governs Agbodza, the supervising Volta Regional Director disclosed that approximately 92 per cent of the side drains had been completed, alongside 30 per cent of the cross culverts and 60 per cent of the sub-base works.
The Director indicated that work was progressing according to schedule, with the contractor having completed some of the major and technically challenging activities.
A key feature of the project is the construction of a four-metre-by-four-metre box culvert to address persistent flooding at one section of the road.
The Regional Director explained that the intervention followed an assessment of water runoff after the area experienced severe flooding about two years ago.
The road alignment is also being adjusted to improve drainage and traffic flow at the affected section.
During the inspection, Mr. Agbodza expressed satisfaction with the progress of work and encouraged the contractor to maintain the pace to ensure timely completion.
He, however, expressed concern about delays in the payment of compensation to affected property owners, explaining that although some buildings had been marked for demolition, work could not proceed until the compensation process was completed.
The Minister stressed that the government remained committed to delivering the project on schedule and within budget, noting that improved road connectivity was critical to facilitating trade, investment and tourism under President John Dramani Mahama’s economic agenda.
Story by : Belinda Amin-piesie
