In just two months, the Western Region’s Sekondi-Takoradi Metropolitan Area has seen a dramatic shift in road infrastructure as a result of the District Road Improvement Project.
Several suburbs are already benefiting from better road conditions, which is a big boost for both residents and local businesses.
Despite initial hurdles such as fueling machinery delays, the DRIP effort has effectively changed approximately 500 kilometers of road in the region.
Agric, Mempeasem, Fijai, and Essikadu Ridge are among the key regions in Sekondi-Takoradi that have witnessed significant changes. Among the most notable developments is the 8-kilometer Eshiem-Mpintsin road, which connects rural settlements and industrial areas.
This length connects key facilities such as Plot 5 Cocoa Processing and Goodwill Ceramics while also providing as an entrance to the Free Zone Enclave. Poor road conditions in this region have often sparked neighborhood objections.
Residents are beginning to feel relieved as better roads make mobility more convenient.
Regional Minister Kwabena Okyere Darko-Mensah highlighted DRIP’s impact during an address, stating, “Over 500 kilometers of road have been reshaped under the DRIP initiative, which is a testament to the program’s contribution to enhancing regional infrastructure.”
While the intervention has been lauded, some residents remain cautiously optimistic.
Ismeal, a commercial driver in Fijai, commended the project but emphasized the need for a more permanent solution.
“The current construction under DRIP is a good start, but it feels temporary. We need the government to build lasting, durable roads,” he said.
