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he Department of Urban Roads of the Ga Central Municipal Assembly has commenced a series of road rehabilitation and drainage construction works in the Nii Okaiman East and Agape electoral areas as part of its April 2026 infrastructure upgrade program. The works, which began in the first week of April, are aimed at reshaping feeder roads, constructing concrete drains, and improving culverts in areas that have long suffered from poor road conditions and seasonal flooding.
At Nii Okaiman East, the project covers a 1.2-kilometre stretch from the Chantan Junction to the Islamic Senior High School area a section long known for potholes and waterlogging that has impeded vehicular and pedestrian movement during heavy rains.
According to the Municipal Engineer, the works include scarification of the existing road surface, laying of a gravel base, compaction before priming and bituminous surfacing. Reinforced concrete drains will be constructed on both sides of the road to channel storm water into the main drainage system. “We are also constructing reinforced concrete drains on both sides to direct storm water into the main channel. “The Municipal Engineer stated.
In Agape, the intervention is centered on the 800-metre stretch linking the Agape Top School to the main Agape Top-Market Road. The works include graveling, drainage improvement, and spot patching to ease movement for traders and schoolchildren two key user groups in the community.
The Assembly Member for the Agape Electoral Area, Hon. Joseph Abbey acknowledged that the project was the result of persistent community advocacy. "We have been pushing for this since last year. I thank them for listening to us," he stated.
In respect to community responses, residents in both communities have welcomed the development, describing it as long overdue.
A food vendor in Chantan, Madam Afua Osei, noted that poor road conditions had affected her livelihood for years: "When it rains, water enters our shops and vehicles avoid this area. We hope this time the work will be done well and will last,’’ she added.
A commercial driver in Agape, Mr. Kwame Asare highlighted the economic impact, noting that road damage had inflated transport fares over time. "If they complete this work, fares will be reduced and travel time will be shorter," he said.
The Municipal Chief Executive (MCE), Hon. Emmanuel Adotey Allotey, visited the Chantan site on April 15 to inspect progress and engage with the contractor. He stressed the Assembly's commitment to value money and strict adherence to technical specifications.
"This is not business as usual. Our Works Department and Internal Audit will be monitoring closely. Any shoddy work will be rejected." Hon. Emmanuel Adotey Allotey stated.
The MCE further stated that the roadworks align with the Assembly's 2026 development agenda of improving accessibility and reducing flooding in low-lying communities. He urged residents to cooperate with construction workers and refrain from dumping refuse into drainage channels.
The project is being funded under the 2026 Road Fund allocation to the Ga Central Municipal Assembly. The contractor has been given a 10-week completion window for both sites, barring adverse weather conditions.
Finally, motorists and pedestrians in Nii Okaiman East and Agape are advised to use alternative routes where necessary and to exercise caution around active construction zones.
Signage and traffic diversion notices have been placed at key points along both corridors.
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