Gbentri-Nakpanduri Road: Agbodza vows to address abandoned 40km stretch

The government is seeking a lasting solution to a 40-kilometre section of the Gbentri-Nakpanduri Road in the North East Region that was left out of the existing construction contract, creating a major break in the road project.

The Minister of Roads and Highways, Kwame Governs Agbodza, expressed concern about the outstanding stretch, which he said had been left unattended following decisions taken under the previous administration.

He said the omission had created a gap along the Eastern Corridor road network, with implications for motorists and other road users who depend on the route.

Speaking during an inspection of the ongoing works, Mr Agbodza attributed the situation to the previous government's handling of projects undertaken through supplier-credit arrangements.

He said some contractors working under those arrangements had been allowed to reduce the scope of their contracts, leaving important sections of road projects unfinished.

The minister said the resulting gaps had complicated efforts to deliver continuous road infrastructure and needed to be addressed to ensure that commuters could enjoy the full benefits of the ongoing works.

He, however, assured residents and road users that the government would work towards finding a lasting solution to the 40-kilometre stretch.

He said efforts would be made to address the outstanding section and ease the difficulties faced by commuters using the route.

The Gbentri-Nakpanduri Road forms part of the Eastern Corridor network, an important transport link in the eastern part of the country.