EXPERTS in the road sector must adopt inno­vative methods for road maintenance, the Deputy Chief Executive (DCE) of the Ghana Highways Authority (GHA) in charge of maintenance, Mr Lawrence Lamptey, has said. He said effective road maintenance was essential for ensuring road safety, enhancing road quality, and contributing to long-lasting infrastructure, which ultimately drives national development. Mr Lamptey made this call at the opening of a five-day national annual refresher course for road maintenance engineers held in Ho, the Volta Regional capital. Furthermore, he said well-maintained road networks were vital for improving the so­cioeconomic well-being of the populace, and therefore, road maintenance engineers should exert maximum effort in order to develop sustainable solutions for enhancing the country's road maintenance system. The refresher course on the theme, 'Data-driven Decision Making for Road Maintenance and Improvement Process,' at­tracted over 60 participants from across the country.