The Metropolitan Chief Executive of the Kumasi Metropolitan Assembly (KMA), Hon. Richard Ofori Agyeman Boadi, has revealed that the government of former President John Dramani Mahama has released an amount of GHC 30 million to facilitate the completion of the Santasi Roundabout to Bekwai Roundabout dualization road project in the Ashanti Region.
Speaking in an exclusive interview with Kojo Marfo on Fakye TV’s DayBreak Morning Show, Mr. Boadi confirmed that the contractor, who had abandoned the project in early June due to financial constraints, has now returned to site following the release of funds.
“We have received about 30 million cedis from government for the contractor working on the Santasi Roundabout to Bekwai Roundabout road. In the next three months, we expect at least one lane to be completed and opened for public use,” he stated.
According to the KMA boss, the completion of the road is of vital importance as the route serves as a critical access link for patients traveling to the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital (KATH) from parts of the Central, Western, Adansi, and Amansie areas.
“This stretch is a lifeline for people in Santasi, Kokoben, and surrounding communities. Any delay in emergency health transport can endanger lives. Completing this stretch will help reduce travel time and ensure patients can reach Komfo Anokye Hospital faster,” he emphasized.
When asked by the host whether the project would be completed by the end of April, Mr. Ofori Agyeman Boadi clarified that the timeline would likely extend to mid-June.
“No, from the current progress of work, it won’t be ready by end of April. We anticipate completion by the second week of June,” he said confidently.
