Mr. Francis Asenso-Boakye, Minister of Roads and Highways, has called upon contractors engaged in the Tema Motorway Roundabout Project- Phase Two to expedite their efforts and complete the project ahead of schedule.
During a visit to the project site at the Tema Motorway, accompanied by officials from his Ministry and the Ghana Highway Authority, Minister Asenso-Boakye emphasized the importance of early completion to alleviate the challenges faced by commuters.
Highlighting the success of Phase One, which was finished ahead of schedule, the Minister expressed his desire for Phase Two to follow suit and be finalized even earlier, ideally by October 2024, instead of the original target of December 2024.
The project, officially titled “The Project for the Improvement of Tema Motorway Roundabout Phase II,” commenced on July 15, 2022. It encompasses the construction of a recommended third-tier flyover spanning the Tema Harbour – Akosombo stretch, extending from the Total Fuel Station at Tema Community Nine to the Ashaiman Timber Market on the Tema-Akosombo road.
Funded by a Japanese grant amounting to $27 million, the project aims to serve as a catalyst for the ongoing expansion of the 64-kilometer Tema-Akosombo stretch.
Minister Asenso-Boakye urged the contractors to implement day-and-night operations and bolster their workforce if necessary to accelerate project completion. He emphasized that the successful execution of the project would significantly ease traffic congestion in the area and enhance vehicular movement from Tema and surrounding communities.
Furthermore, he underscored the project's significance in catering to both domestic and international travel needs, thereby enhancing connectivity from the Tema Harbour to Accra and the broader ECOWAS subregion.
Mr. Satoshi Yamamoto, Project Manager for the Tema Roundabout Project- Phase Two, reported that the project had reached 60% completion. He highlighted significant progress in the construction of piers and abutments, crucial structural components of the project.
Mr. Yamamoto stressed the project's potential to expedite cargo clearance at the Tema Harbour, mitigate traffic congestion, and bolster trade integration and economic growth within the ECOWAS subregion.
The completion of Phase One of the project, funded by a Japanese grant of $55.6 million, commenced on July 27, 2018, and concluded in April 2020.
The Ministry remains committed to overseeing the timely completion of infrastructure projects critical to enhancing transportation efficiency and facilitating economic development.
