₵150M Released To Patch Roads- Roads Ministry
The Ministry of Roads and Highways has announced the release of GH₵150 million to patch potholes on roads across the country.
According to the Ministry, the amount, the first tranche for the first quarter from the Ministry of Finance to the Ministry of Roads and Highway, will be used to pay contractors to undertake the task before the rainy season sets in.
A statement by the Ministry confirming the release said, “The government has released an amount of GHc150 million for the engagement and payment to road contractors undertaking pothole patching across the country.”
It explained, “The intervention is to enable the Ghana Highways Authority and the Department of Urban Roads to take advantage of the dry season to undertake routine pothole patching activities on some major roads which deteriorated last year due to heavy rains.”
It asserts that the timeline for the exercise will help reduce the risk of accidents and prolong the lifespan of our road infrastructure.
“The Ministry of Roads and Highways wishes to reiterate its commitment to addressing all road network challenges across the country and encourages all to cooperate with the Ministry as we strive to improve the national road network,” it added.
