President John Dramani Mahama has announced that the government will soon begin construction of the Kumasi Western Bypass as part of the ‘Big Push Programme. This initiative aims to reduce traffic congestion in the city, especially caused by heavy cargo trucks. “With the Big Push Programme, we will start the construction of the Kumasi Western Bypass. This project will help alleviate unnecessary traffic, particularly from heavy articulated trucks that currently travel through the city. It will provide them with a route to connect with the Mampong and Techiman roads via Ejisu,” President Mahama stated during a meeting with the clergy on Sunday.
He also assured the public that efforts are underway to ensure the continuation of work on the Suame Interchange and Kejetia Market Phase 2. He acknowledged that these projects, along with other road works, were commenced without dedicated funding but emphasised the importance of finding sources of funding to expedite their completion.
“Other projects such as the Suame Interchange and other road works were commenced without dedicated funding. But we have to look for sources of funding. We are looking for sources of funding to speed up the work on this project so that we can ease the condition and inconvenience that the residents of Kumasi face,” President Mahama stated when he fellowshipped with the clergy on Sunday.
He also addressed the stalled Kejetia Market phase 2 project, which was affected by the debt exchange. President Mahama expressed optimism about resuming work on the project now that official negotiations with the creditor committee have concluded.
“Kumasi Market, Kejetia Market phase 2 has come to a standstill because it was affected by the debt exchange. Now that we have finished the official negotiations with the official creditor committee, it opens the way for us to have bilateral discussions with the lenders in order that they can resume work on Kumasi Market phase 2,” he added.
By: Abigail Arthur
