Ghana’s President, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo Addo, has touted his government’s achievements in road infrastructure over his administration's seven years in political office.

According to him, Ghanaians have witnessed significant improvements in the country’s road networks under his government, a feat his predecessors were unable to attain.

President Nana Akufo-Addo made this known during the launch of the District Road Improvement Programme (DRIP) in Accra on Wednesday, July 31, 2024.

“From 2009 to 2016, that is the Mills/Mahama era, our nation completed 4,636 km of road and five interchanges and overpasses.

"However, since January 2017 to date, that is the Akufo-Addo/Bawumia era, we’ve witnessed exceptional improvements in our road networks nationwide,” the president noted.

President Akufo-Addo further stated that his government has embarked on several projects including rehabilitation and reconstruction of roads that have significantly contributed to the quality of life of Ghanaians, boosted the economy and enhanced connectivity.

“We have successfully completed a total of 12,830 km of roads across the country and added six more interchanges. These accomplishments including asphalt overlays 1,936.48 km, new constructions 659.81 km, gravelling/re-gravelling - 6,529.82 km; reconstruction and partial reconstructions- 374.95km; rehabilitations - 1,271.90 km; re-ceiling 108.24km; surfacing 1,948.76 km and key bridge construction 35,” he elaborated.

Reaffirming his commitment, President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo stated that five new interchanges will be completed and commissioned by the end of the year.

He also indicated that an additional 5 interchanges will commence in 2025.

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