Ofankor-Nsawam road rehabilitation begins next week

The Ofankor-Nsawam section of the National Route Six (N6) contributes a lot to the economy of the country, serving as a major arterial road for communities in the Ga West Municipal Assembly, Pokuase, Amasaman, Medie, Sarpeiman among others.

“The strategic location of the Ofankor–Nsawam Road makes it one of the most important links in Ghana’s network as it serves the northern, central, western and southern parts of the country, thereby generating a huge band of influence on the transportation for the people of Ghana,” the brief said.

The road also serves as a vital link for trade between Ghana and its neighbouring landlocked countries, including Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger, and for transit cargo to move from the country’s ports to those destinations.

Importance

In spite of its importance, that portion of the road is riddled with potholes, depressions and drainage problems, which creates heavy traffic congestion along that portion. It is in recognition of the importance of the road to economic activities in the country that the government decided to revamp the road to bring it up to standard to boost economic activities along the stretch, the brief added.

“The government recognizes the importance of road transport in facilitating the socio-economic development of the country,” it stated. As a result, it said the national transport policy of the Ministry of Roads and Highways set out objectives to create an integrated, efficient, cost-effective and sustainable transport system in response to the needs of society, supporting growth and poverty reduction.