Member of Parliament for Bosomtwe Constituency and former Education Minister, Dr. Yaw Osei Adutwum, has expressed optimism that all uncompleted road projects in the constituency will be completed with the advent of the government’s new Express Road initiative.
Speaking in an interview with Ebenezer Yaw Jonah at AbusuaFm, Dr. Adutwum acknowledged the hardships faced by his constituents due to poor road conditions.
He said, “I understand the people’s frustration. When you look at Bosomtwe, the road construction ended at Abidjan Nkwanta. My wish was for the road to reach Abonu, but unfortunately, it couldn’t.”
He emphasized that while some parts of the road were tarred, others remain in poor condition, stating, “So someone at Jachie heading to Abidjan Nkwanta won’t be happy even though the person coming from Kumasi has a tarred road.”
On plans for completing the remaining roads, he revealed ongoing discussions with the new government.
“We are in talks with the new government to add the remaining road construction to the Big Push project.”
Looking ahead, Dr. Adutwum welcomed the prospects linked to the Express Road project, which will pass through Bosomtwe, noting, “Once the express road is coming up, it is good news. Definitely we are part. All the roads we couldn’t do will be done because of the Express Road.”
The “Big Push” and the “Express Road” are key infrastructure initiatives by the government of John Dramani Mahama aimed at accelerating economic development and connectivity across the country.
The Big Push is a comprehensive development program focused on fast-tracking infrastructure projects such as roads, energy, and water to stimulate growth in both urban and rural areas.
It often involves coordinating various government agencies and private sector participation to deliver critical facilities that unlock economic potential and improve citizens’ quality of life.
The Express Road refers to a major highway project designed to enhance road transport efficiency between key cities, particularly involving the construction or expansion of multi-lane highways like the Accra-Kumasi corridor.
This road project aims to reduce travel time, improve safety, and boost trade and tourism by connecting economic hubs more effectively.
Together, these initiatives reflect the government’s commitment to modernizing Ghana’s infrastructure framework, with projects like the Express Road expected to pass through constituencies such as Bosomtwe, thereby potentially facilitating the completion of other local road networks as part of the Big Push strategy.
These projects are critical to promoting regional development and integration within Ghana’s broader economic agenda.
Source: www.Kumasimail.com
