The Kpone-Katamanso Municipal Assembly (KKMA) in collaboration with the Ghana Highways Authority has sensitised residents, chiefs, opinion leaders, media and the general public on the commencement of the construction of the Adenta – Dodowa road. The program was held at the Oyibi Assemblies of God church on the 15th January, 2024.
The Municipal Chief Executive (MCE) for Kpone Katamanso Municipal Assembly, Hon. Samuel Okoe Amanquah in his remarks expressed his appreciation to all stakeholders for attending the meeting. He specified that some of the affected areas include Oyibi, Saasabi, Seduase, Kpone -Bawaleshie and Nnanoman. He indicated that to ensure the timely construction of the road, properties in the right of way (ROW) will be either be demolished or have to be relocated. He admonished all stakeholders, as a matter of urgency to cooperate with the contractor to ensure the smooth delivery of the project.
Hon. Amanquah addressing stakeholders at the community engagement
The Regional Director of the Ghana Highways Authority for Greater Accra; Ing Emmanuel Nii Laryea Odai said the construction of the 23km road will contribute to the overall socio-economic development and enhance connectivity. He disclosed that about one thousand temporary structures need to pave way for the construction work to start. Ing Odai explained that, work will commence immediately on areas where structure are not available for clearing purposes. He added that the project that is been funded by the Government of Ghana will take 24 months to complete. It would be a dual-carriageway, with a width of 30m on both sides from the current road median, with service lanes, to access communities on both sides of the road. There will be an interchange at Oyibi junction. He explained further that, the work which should have commenced in December 2023, has been delayed due to structures on the right of way. He therefore pleaded with encroachers to vacate the ROW by 23rd January 2023 to enable the contractor to commence the construction work. Ing Odai assured residents that old structures in the right of way with building or development permit would be considered for compensation.
Ing. Odai giving his remarks at the community engagement
Dignitaries who attended the program included the District Chief Executive of Shai Osudoku District Assem bly; Hon Fred Offei, Assembly members and Unit Committee members
An opinion leader giving a suggestion
Cross section of stakeholders at the program
Source: ISD, KKMA