Wa-Tumu-Bolga road upgrade will unlock agriculture, trade – Agbodza
“The ongoing upgrade of the Wa-Tumu-Bolgatanga road corridor is expected to open up new economic opportunities for communities across the Upper West Region by improving the movement of farm produce…”
The ongoing upgrade of the Wa-Tumu-Bolgatanga road corridor is expected to open up new economic opportunities for communities across the Upper West Region by improving the movement of farm produce, goods and people, Roads and Highways Minister Governs Kwame Agbodza has said.
Mr Agbodza said the government was determined to complete the various road projects along the corridor within its four-year mandate, despite the significant financial obligations inherited from previous administrations.
He said the government would continue to prioritise projects considered essential to national development while working within available resources.
He explained that completing the Tumu Road and other projects towards the border would constitute one of the government's biggest direct investments in the area during its first term.
According to him, improved connectivity would strengthen agriculture, facilitate trade and create opportunities for residents, particularly young people and farmers who depend on reliable roads to transport their produce to markets.
The Minister expressed optimism that motorists would soon be able to travel safely and smoothly from Wa through Tumu to Bolgatanga as work progresses on the different sections.
Regional Highways Engineer Livistone Damali said construction was ongoing on almost all sections, while Sissala East MP Mohammed Issah Bataglia and Tumu Landlord Baba Tommy Kantong welcomed the projects.
They expressed hope that the projects would provide a lasting solution to the area's longstanding road challenges.
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Key Impact
- The upgrade of the Wa-Tumu-Bolgatanga corridor is expected to cut travel time and transport costs for farmers in the Upper West Region, making it easier to get perishable crops like maize, yams, and tomatoes to market in Bolgatanga and beyond.
Background
- The Wa-Tumu-Bolgatanga road has been in a deteriorating condition for years, forcing farmers to use unreliable routes that often become impassable during the rainy season, isolating rural communities in the Upper West and Upper East regions.
Benefits
- Farmers will benefit from reliable access to markets, enabling them to sell their produce at better prices, as reduced transport costs could increase their net income and reduce wastage.
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