Residents of Bolgatanga Central are set to see a major facelift in road infrastructure as their Member of Parliament, Isaac Adongo, has successfully lobbied for the construction of 16 kilometers of roads within the municipality. The projects are expected to commence this year, 2025.
Speaking in an interview with Joshua Asaah on Bolga FM, Mr. Adongo explained that although the initiative was a result of his lobbying efforts, the selection of the specific road networks was left to engineers in the region. “It was important that the experts themselves identified and designed the stretches, so we get durable roads that truly serve the people,” he said.
The beneficiary roads include the stretch from Ojam Car Washing Bay through A1 Radio to the Kalbeo Catholic Church, extending further from the Kalbeo chief palace junction towards the Great Victory Academy and linking the Bolga-Tamale Highway. Another critical link will connect the Royal Hotel to A1 Radio Junction and OLA Parish Junction to the Royal Hotel Road.
Residents around Pentecost Hospital in Kumbangre will also benefit, as the road linking the area to the Bolga-Tamale Highway is included. Additionally, the long-neglected stretch from the defunct Asongtaaba Guinea Fowl Cottage at Sumbrungu through Yebongo to the Kulbia Chief Palace, joining the Bolga-Navrongo Highway, will finally be tarred.
Mr. Adongo emphasized that while constituencies in the region are each benefiting from 10 kilometers of road construction, his lobbying has secured an extra 6 kilometers for Bolgatanga Central. He expressed optimism that similar contracts will be awarded annually over the next four years to further open up the municipality.
“This is just the beginning, and all these will be tarred,” the MP assured. “We will continue to push so that year after year, more communities are linked by quality roads to improve mobility, business, and access to social services. The fact is that my colleague MPs were awarded 10 kilometers of roads, but through my efforts, I secured the 16-kilometer road. Assuming I can secure another 10 kilometers for the next 3 years, Bolgatanga municipality would be elevated to a metropolitan status.”
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