President Akufo-Addo has cut the sod for the construction of a three-tier interchange at Obetsebi Lamptey Circle, to be known as the Obetsebi Lamptey Interchange.
The project which will cost 135 million dollars and is expected to be executed in two phases. The President is optimistic the project will ease traffic congestion on that part of the stretch.
Addressing the sod-cutting ceremony at the site for the construction of the Obetsebi Lamptey Interchange, today October 21, 2019, the President charged the Minister responsible for Roads and Highways to terminate the contracts of non-performing contractorsÂ
“I am directing the Ministry of Roads and Highways to monitor closely the performance of every contractor engaged by government and I have instructed the Minister not to hesitate to terminate the contracts of non performing contractors†President Akufo Addo said.
In his address, the President noted that the Ministry of Finance has released an amount of 2.2 billion Cedis to the Roads and Highways Ministry to pay contracts across the country.
“This will improve the cash flow of our contractors and ensure that those who have left their construction sites return to complete their projects,†the President observed.
To the persons whose properties are likely to be affected as a result of the construction of the three-tier Interchange, the President beseeched them saying,
“I appeal to all those whose properties might be affected by the various projects to cooperate with the Ministry of Roads and Highways and other relevant State institutions in assessing the compensation due themâ€.
“We shall ensure that fair and adequate compensation is properly paid to all persons for such properties†the President added.
Roads and Highways Minister, Kwasi Amoako-Attah in his statement at the ceremony appealed for maximum support and cooperation for the contractors during the period of the construction works.
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The Minister also said his ministry will not compromise on quality.
''The Ministry of Roads and Highway shall ensure that the works will be undertaken to the standards and specifications of the Ministry and the people of Ghana giving the value for money under this investment''.
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