The Minister for Roads and Highways, Francis Asenso Boakye says he has directed the National Roads Authority to establish a robust maintenance system to ensure the preservation of the newly commissioned Motorway Interchange Phase II.
He also urged all stakeholders, including local authorities and motorists, to actively contribute to safeguarding this vital national asset.
He said this after President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo commissioned the second Phase of the Tema Motorway Interchange on Tuesday, December 3.
The second Phase of the Tema Motorway Interchange is the third interchange that President Akufo-Addo has commissioned in just two weeks.
On 19th November, Ghanaians celebrated the opening of the Flowerpot Interchange, followed closely, on 29th November, by the Obetsebi Lamptey Interchange.
According to him, the completion and inauguration of yet another landmark interchange, the Tema Motorway Interchange, today, represents “another symbol of our nation’s progress and an enduring legacy of the Akufo-Addo Government’s commitment to improving the lives of Ghanaians.”
Completed on schedule, the second Phase of the Tema Motorway Interchange Project, constructed by JFE Engineering Corporation, and the supervision by, CTI Engineering International Company Limited, will make it easier for the Tema Harbour to clear goods quickly, end traffic jams on this important intersection and improve trade integration and economic growth in the ECOWAS sub-region.
Across the country, it has become increasingly clear that significant investments in road infrastructure and transportation networks have catalysed development and as a rippling effect, spurred economic growth.
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President Akufo-Addo, in his remarks, said this project is a testament to the power of vision, determination, and collaboration and represents the country’s unflinching dedication to addressing the longstanding challenges of mobility, economic growth and regional integration.
Recalling the journey thus far, the President said, government’s mission was to alleviate the persistent traffic congestion that has plagued this critical corridor for years. “In June 2020, during the commissioning of Phase one, and two, I pledged to the Ghanaian people that Phase II would follow swiftly, enhancing the benefits of the first phase. Today, I am proud to say that promise has been fulfilled.”
He said, the project constructed by JFE Engineering Corporation, beyond its immediate benefits, underscores Ghana’s position as a hub for regional trade and complements the expansion of the 64km Tema-Akosombo corridor, a vital economic artery connecting key centres of commerce and industry.
“Together, these investments are creating a seamless network that supports livelihoods, encourages innovation, and accelerates development, he added.
According to President Akufo-Addo, the completion of Phase II of the Tema Motorway Interchange aside being a defining moment in Ghana’s infrastructure narrative, “is set to enhance traffic flow to and from our nation’s largest seaport, Tema Harbour and reduce delays, eliminate gridlock, expedite the movement of goods, enhance trade facilitation, and stimulate economic activity—not just within Ghana, but across the ECOWAS Region.”
He was happy to note that this remarkable project is also yet another exhibition of the strength of international partnerships with funding for the project facilitated by the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), the largest of such grant extended to Ghana, thus reflecting the strong bond of friendship and mutual respect between Ghana and Japan.
The second phase of the project which stretches from the Total fuel Station at Tema Community 9 towards the Ashaiman Timber Market on the Tema-Akosombo Road, introduces the third-tier flyover in the south-north direction, spanning Tema Harbour to Akosombo and thus providing a dedicated route for thorough traffic.
