Gov’t releases GHS150 million to Roads Ministry to patch potholes across the country

The Ministry of Roads and Highways has announced that government has released GHS150 million to enable it to pay contractors to patch potholes on roads in every part of the country.

This is in a press release issued on Thursday, February 15.

“The government has released an amount of GHc150 million for the engagement and payment to road contractors undertaking pothole patching across the country.

“The amount is part of the first quarter releases from the Ministry of Finance to the Ministry of Roads and Highways,” the release from the Ministry of Roads and Highways said.

The release explained that the intervention enables the Ghana Highways Authority and the Department of Urban Roads to take advantage of the dry season to undertake routine pothole patching activities on some major roads that deteriorated last year due to heavy rains.

According to the Ministry, it is hopeful that this timely intervention will result in smoother road surfaces, help reduce the risk of accidents and prolong the lifespan of our road infrastructure.

The Ministry further assures that it is committed to addressing all road network challenges across the country and encourages all to cooperate with the Ministry as we strive to improve the national road network.