Mahama presses contractors to meet 2026 deadline for Ofankor-Nsawam project
President John Dramani Mahama has called on contractors working on the Ofankor-Nsawam Road project to stick to the revised schedule and complete the long-delayed project by the end of the second quarter of 2026.
During a working visit to the site on Wednesday, September 3, the president, accompanied by the Minister for Roads expressed cautious optimism about progress so far, but urged the contractors to sustain momentum and minimise inconvenience to motorists.
“I can see that drivers are happy now, and I hope that from now till you finish the project, you will maintain a smooth flow of traffic even as you are working so that you don’t impede the flow of traffic,” he said while addressing the contractors.
He firmly reminded the project team of their commitment saying, ““So we will hold you to your work. You say by the end of the second quarter next year you should be finished.”
His comments come amid ongoing public frustration over the deteriorating condition of major highways and worsening traffic congestion along key routes like Ofankor-Nsawam.
The road project, which began in July 2022 under the previous Akufo-Addo administration, was initially scheduled for completion in July 2024. However, persistent funding challenges have caused several delays, sparking protests from commuters and residents affected by traffic jams and dust pollution.
Mahama’s visit signals his administration’s renewed commitment to ensuring the timely delivery of critical infrastructure and easing transportation burdens for the public.
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