Ing. Ben Sackey, Project Manager for the 19.5km Tema Motorway and Extensions Project, has assured commuters that work is ongoing to make the route safe and fully motorable.
Speaking on Joy FM’s Super Morning Show on Monday, 12 January, he said Maripoma Enterprise Ltd, the contractor overseeing the project, remains committed to ensuring a smooth and comfortable journey for road users.
“We are doing everything possible to make sure the motorway works, or the contractor’s activities, do not negatively affect commuters,” he explained when asked about the current state of the road.
He added that steps are being taken to minimise dust along the route, including regularly watering sections of the road to improve conditions for drivers.
“So far, we’ve been making sure to water the road where necessary, and for areas with diversions, we’re doing our best to keep them motorable,” he said.
The 19.5km stretch, part of a road that has served commuters for over six decades, is undergoing rehabilitation and extension works. The project, which started earlier, slowed ahead of the 2024 elections. The ongoing works have continued to contribute to heavy daily traffic, with drivers often battling dust and congestion.