Former Minister of Roads and Highways, Francis Asenso-Boakye, has stressed the pressing need to prioritise the dualisation of the Accra-Kumasi highway, a project of unparalleled national importance. "Today, due to increased congestion, frequent accidents, environmental pollution, and high vehicle operating costs, travel time between Accra and Kumasi has risen to five and half hours, severely impacting national economic growth.
Of the 240km stretch from Kwame Nkrumah Circle to Yaa Asantewaa Roundabout at Ejisu, only 100km has been dualised, with 46km under construction and 94km yet to be developed," Mr Asenso-Boakye revealed in a statement in Parliament yesterday. "Roads form the backbone of Ghana's transportation system, playing a pivotal role in the country's socio-economic development.
They facilitate trade, enhance access to healthcare and education, connect farms to markets, and ultimately contribute to economic growth and development, "he indicated.
He said studies underscore the far-reaching benefits of road infrastructure, including improved healthcare access, increased agricultural productivity, and overall economic growth.
