Approximately 100 road projects in the Central Region have been left unfinished by contractors, with about 30 projects under the Ghana Highway Authority (GHA), 40 under the Urban Roads Department, and others under Feeder Roads.
Contractors have cited a lack of funds as the primary reason for abandonment, and some ongoing projects are progressing at a slow pace.
The Central Regional Director of GHA reported that 24% of roads were in good condition, 58% were fair, and 18% were poor, while paved roads constituted 72% of the total trunk road network.
Routine maintenance was delayed due to unfavorable rainfall patterns and budgetary constraints. Completed projects include the Bawjiase-Adeiso, Assin Fosu-Assin Praso, Amanful-Nyarkrom-Odoben-Asikuma, Twifo Praso bridge, Ateiku-Sarpongso, and works on Cape Coast-Twifo Praso road.
Ongoing works involve the Mankessim-Ayeldu-Abura Dunkwa, Ajumako-Asikuma, Bawjiase-Obrachire, Awisem-Aboabo, Dunkwa Awisem, and roads in the Assin and Winneba enclaves.
The Feeder Roads Department expressed concern about illegal mining activities near some feeder road projects.
The Central Regional Minister urged timely submission of reports by metropolitan, municipal, and district assemblies for prompt action. She also called for peace and harmony in communities.