The Vice President, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia on Monday inaugurated the first phase of 100-kilometres of rehabilitated Kumasi inner city roads.

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Dubbed, "Rehabilitation and Auxiliary Infrastructure of Kumasi Inner Ring and Adjacent Streets Project," it is a turnkey project, in line with the vision of the Akufo-Addo led government to provide an integrated urban transport system responsive to the needs of the society.

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The beneficiary areas are Asokwa, Kwadaso, New Tafo, Krofrom, Suame, Manhyia, Bantama and Subin. Interventions undertaken included the construction of drains and culverts and road rehabilitation works.

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Speaking during the inauguration at Nsenie in the Oforikrom Municipality, Dr Bawumia noted that the project would improve quality of life, improve accessibility and help reduce dust pollution.

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The Vice President underscored the importance of good roads in the development of the economy and reiterated President Akufo-Addo's commitment to the development of roads in the country.

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Ongoing projects

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He said the government was working around the clock to complete the Boankra Inland Port, and also work on the four main interchanges - Anloga junction, Suame, Santasi and Airport roundabouts.

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Roads Minister

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The Minister of Roads and Highways, Kwasi Amoako-Attah said the Ashanti Region, as of the end of 2020 had a total road network of 9,633 kilometres, out of which 2,852 kilometres representing 29.4 per cent was completely paved.

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Source: Graphiconline.com.gh

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