Ministry of Roads and Highways

Theft And Vandalism Cause Of Accra’s Malfunctioning Traffic Lights – Roads Ministry
22 Nov

Theft And Vandalism Cause Of Accra’s Malfunctioning Traffic Lights – Roads Ministry

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The Department of Urban Roads under the auspices of the Ministry of Roads and Highways says most of the malfunctioning traffic lights in the central business district of Accra were caused by theft and vandalism. According to the department, batteries and cables that ensure that the lights function properly are often stolen from the transformers which causes the light to break down. Speaking at a forum on malfunctioning traffic lights organised by the National Road Safety Authority, the Ministry said the rate at which the equipment was stolen “is overwhelming but we have engaged the police. Even though we had…
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Emergency Repair Works To Commence On Community 18 Bridge Tunnel – Roads Ministry
06 Sep

Emergency Repair Works To Commence On Community 18 Bridge Tunnel – Roads Ministry

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The Ministry of Roads and Highways has announced that it will commence emergency repair works on the Community 18 Bridge Tunnel on the Tema Motorway. According to a statement by the ministry, the repair works on the Community 18-Borteyman underpass will begin on Sunday, September 10, 2023. This development comes as a response to the necessity of addressing structural concerns and maintaining the integrity of the Community 18 Bridge Tunnel, the statement said. As a result, the ministry has urged the public to adhere to the provided safety protocols during the conduction period. “The Ghana Highway Authority is therefore appealing…
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Roads Ministry Courts Support For Abidjan Lagos Corridor Project In Central Region
23 Apr

Roads Ministry Courts Support For Abidjan Lagos Corridor Project In Central Region

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The Ministry of Roads and Highways has held a sensitization forum on the proposed Abidjan Lagos Corridor project for some chiefs, technocrats, and political heads of the Central Region to seek their support and cooperation. Significantly, the Ministry wants the chiefs and people of the region to support the project with land and also preserve the designated areas from encroachers. The meeting introduced the scope and design of the project to the stakeholders and sought their input before the actual construction starts tentatively in 2024. The Abidjan Lagos Corridor is a 1,028-kilometre three-lane dual carriage highway spearheaded by ECOWAS, which…
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