As part of the N1 highway project, work has begun to convert the 23-kilometer Takoradi-Agona Nkwanta road to a dual carriageway.
The project has been awarded to Justmoh Construction Limited.
It also involves the construction of four major bridges and several culverts with funding from the GCB Bank PLC.
The project is to be completed in 24 months which could be extended based on additional works from the client.
The company is currently working on the first phase of the project which involves the handing over of the site, site evaluation, planning, survey works, soil/material test, and design among others.
Earthworks are expected to start in a month which will involve the removal of soil to flatten, build up and slope road location.
The Chief Executive Officer of the company, Dr Justice Amoh says the company has acquired the needed equipment and machinery for the project which is on standby at the Apremdo campsite.
He admitted that “There will be some challenges and inconveniences to road users and communities along the route. We urge you to bear with us as we must go through such difficulties before the work can be completed for the benefit of us all” he said. “If anyone, has any idea, or suggestion that will help in the execution of the project, please come to us. Our doors are always open”.
The project according to him is a Government of Ghana-funded project with the Ghana Highway Authority, GHA as the client.
“They [GHA] are the agency that awarded the contract and have all the details. I will kindly direct the media to the GHA for all the necessary information about the project”, he said.
The 23km Takoradi-Agona Nkwanta road is a major link connecting the Takoradi Port to both the mining and agriculture to enclave of the Western and Western North Regions.
It will facilitate the easy transportation of export commodities to the port as well as the transportation of imported mining machinery and equipment.
The stretch also connects the Agona Nkwanta-Elubo road to enhance intra-African trade through the movement of goods and people to and from the Ivory Coast.
By: Rainbowradioonline.com/Ghana
