Major Roads in Ridge to be Closed for Reconstruction works During Weekends in November
- Some roads around Ridge in Accra would be closed to traffic
- The closure of roads is to enable utility providers to relocate utility lines to pave way for the reconstruction of some roads at the ridge enclave
- The works will take place over all the weekends in November
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The Ministry of Roads and Highways has announced through the Department of Urban Roads that some roads around Ridge in Accra would be closed to traffic.
According to a report filed by Citinewsroom.com the closure of roads is to enable utility providers to relocate utility lines to pave way for the reconstruction of some roads at the ridge enclave.
The Jomo Kenyatta road between the Gamel Abdul Nasser road and the College of Physicians and Surgeons will be closed on the weekends of the 6th, 7th, 13th, and 14th of November 2021.
Source: UGC
The Castle road, between the African Liberation circle and the Haile Selassie Road, will be closed on the weekends of 13th, 14th, 20th, and 21st November.
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The general public and motorists are however entreated to follow the traffic management signs that will be placed at vantage points on these roads.
We apologize for any inconvenience caused,” the Roads Ministry said in a statement.
Eastern Corridor road Read construction
Still, on roads, Minister for Roads and Highways, Kwesi Amoako Atta has revealed that contractors have resumed work on the Eastern Corridor road.
The construction of the road, according to the road minister had been neglected and residents and commuters have been appealing to the government to resume work on the deplorable roads which they say is negatively affecting them.
Speaking on the final day of the Results Fair, the Amoako Atta said the completion of the road would shorten the time users would have to spend on it.
Newborn babies to be given Ghanacard numbers
In other news, Vice President Mahamudu Bawumia has announced that all newborn babies birthed in Ghana will have a Ghanacard number within a few months.
Dr. Bawumia said the actual card will be issued when the child is above age 6 when the biometrics are fully formed.
In a report filed by Starrnews.com, Bawumia said this forms part of digital reforms being undertaken at the Births and Deaths Registry.
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