Construction of the 34-kilometre Tamale 3rd Ring Road under the government’s Big Push Infrastructure Programme is progressing steadily, with two sections 36% and 43% completed respectively ahead of schedule.
The asphaltic concrete dual carriageway traverses the Tamale Metropolis and Sagnarigu Municipality, serving communities including Kanvilli, Tuunayili, Fuo, Vittin, Banvim, Datoyili, Shishegu, Kpalsi, Gurugu and Jisonayili.
The Roads and Highways Ministry in an update on the project on Facebook, Friday, November 13 indicated that Lot 1, covering the Banvim–Jisonayili stretch and being constructed by China Railway No. 5, is 36.50 per cent complete and ahead of schedule.
The Ministry added that Lot 2, covering the Jisonayili–Kanvilli stretch and being undertaken by Sinohydro Corporation Limited, is 22.80 per cent complete.
Lot 3, covering the Kanvilli–Vittin Barrier stretch and being constructed by Munisco Limited, is 43 per cent complete and also ahead of schedule.
During an inspection of the project last Wednesday, Roads and Highways Minister Kwame Governs Agbodza said the completed road would improve traffic flow and support economic activities in the Tamale Metropolis.
Meanwhile, the government has allocated GH¢28 billion to the Big Push Programme in the 2027 Budget to support infrastructure development and improve connectivity across the country.
Presenting the budget to Parliament on Thursday, November 12, Finance Minister Dr Cassiel Ato Forson said GH¢2 billion of the allocation would go to the Ghana Market Access and Connectivity Project, while GH¢400 million had been earmarked to begin construction of the Volivo Bridge.
The government has also allocated GH¢724 million to the Ministry of Transport to support the movement of people and goods.
Out of the amount, GH¢400 million has been set aside for the purchase of additional high-occupancy buses, while GH¢174 million will support ongoing railway development.
A further GH¢69 million has been allocated for preparatory works towards the establishment of a national airline.
