The Fourth Progress Meeting for the Improvement and Construction of six junctions under the Ghana Urban Mobility and Accessibility Project (GUMAP) was convened to review the current status of work, address challenges, and plan next steps for the ongoing project.
During the meeting, the progress made at the six selected junctions within the Greater Accra Metropolitan Area (GAMA) was discussed. These include Mambo Junction in Ga Central, Otublohum Road/Obibini Street Intersection in Accra, Baba Yara Road/Padmore Street Intersection in Tema, Ashongman Road/Alafia Road Intersection in Ga East, Three Junction in Ga West, and Ogbojo New Market Intersection in Adentan and La Nkwantanang Madina.
At the time of the meeting, work at Mambo Junction in Ga Central was 65% complete, Otublohum Road/Obibini Street Intersection in Accra was 50.7% complete, Baba Yara Road/Padmore Street Intersection in Tema was 60% complete, Ashongman Road/Alafia Road Intersection in Ga East was 34.2% complete, Three Junction in Ga West was 49.93% complete, and Ogbojo New Market Intersection in Adentan and La Nkwantanang Madina was 44.3% complete. The meeting emphasized the steady progress of the project, with many of the junctions nearing the halfway mark.
Present at the meeting were representatives from the Ministry of Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs (MLGCRA), Ministry of Finance, Department of Urban Roads (DUR), the supervising consultant DaovTech Design Group, the Metropolitan Assemblies, and contractors.
The attendees discussed the importance of adhering to quality standards and timelines to ensure the project's successful completion, particularly in improving urban mobility and addressing long-standing traffic congestion and safety issues within GAMA.
The next progress meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, 16th April 2025, where further developments will be reviewed, and measures will be taken to keep the project on track.
Source: Darling Maame Efua Cann/Stephanie Edem Klutsey
(Public Relations Unit MLGDRD)