By: Benjamin Nii Nai Anyetei
Construction works have commenced on the long-awaited rehabilitation of the Pantang–Abokobi road, a critical 8.6-kilometre stretch linking several health and residential communities in the Greater Accra Region.
The project, being executed by Awerco Construction, covers the road from the Pantang Junction traffic lights to the Abokobi Boie Junction, including internal roads within the Pantang Hospital enclave. Managing Director of Awerco Construction, Joseph Adams, said initial works have focused on a badly deteriorated culvert along the route. He explained that traffic has been diverted temporarily to enable reconstruction.
“We are currently working on a major culvert which has deteriorated significantly. At the moment, we are diverting the road to allow traffic to move while we reconstruct the culvert,” Mr. Adams said.
He noted that ground stabilisation works on the diverted section were expected to be completed within the day to ensure the safe movement of vehicles, particularly heavy-duty trucks.
According to him, the next phase will involve removing the existing culvert and replacing it with a larger structure to improve water flow and durability. As part of the project scope, some culverts will be upgraded from 600 millimetres to 900 millimetres, while new ones will be constructed in other sections.
Mr. Adams added that the old asphalt surface would soon be scarified to ease driving conditions, after which filling, compaction, and continuous culvert works would proceed simultaneously.
Although the project duration is 24 months, the contractor says efforts are being made to complete the road ahead of schedule. He acknowledged the lack of alternative routes but said night works would be intensified to reduce inconvenience to motorists.
“There is no alternative route, so vehicles must continue using the same road while construction is ongoing. To manage this, we will work intensively at night when traffic volumes are lower,” he said.
Motorists and residents have been urged to cooperate with traffic management arrangements as work progresses.
