URBAN ROADS DEPARTMENT

POTHOLE PATCHING WITHIN KPONE KATAMANSO MUNICIPALITY- 20-12-23

Pothole patching works were carried out within the municipality to improve the surface condition of the roads and riding comfort of drivers. About 1,315.5m2 were patched within the Kpone township and Nene Tei Dortey Avenue.

 


GRADING AND SPOT IMPROVEMENT OF SELECTED ROADS IN KPONE   KATAMANSO MUNICIPALITY (AREAS INCLUDE KPONE, OYIBI, GBESTILE, BEDIAKO, SAKI AND KATAMANSO)- 16-12-23

A total of 86km of grading and spot improvement works were undertaken in some selected areas within all the four (4) Zonal Councils. This was to increase accessibility and open up most communities within the municipality as well as improve the road condition of existing ones.

 


CONSTRUCTION OF CULVERTS IN KPONE KATAMANSO MUNICIPALITY – 14-12-23

As part of efforts to solve drainage problems within the municipality, the following culverts were constructed:

  1. The construction of 1-cell 2.0m x 1.5m x 10m box culvert on Peaceland road; this culvert was constructed to connect Atadeka and Peaceland areas.

  1. The construction of double-cell 3.0m x 2.5m x 10m at Bediako; this culvert was constructed after the initial undersized culvert was not functional. This now allows free flow of storm water during the rainy season and communities in this area are now accessible all year round.

  1. Construction of double-cell 4.0m x 2.0m culvert at Gbestile; this was constructed to connect Atadeka-Washington-Gbestile. The works were done to improve accessibility within these areas and open up more communities.


ROAD SAFETY PROJECTS – 28-9-23

In 2023, junction improvements were the focus of road safety. There was the need to improve junction accessibility to areas with broken slabs and metal grating installation. These repair works were done to allow vehicles to use these junctions with ease.