Kpone, Oct. 23. Mr Samuel Tetteh Kwashie Morton, the Kpone-Katamanso Municipal Chief Executive (MCE), has inspected a number of roads earmarked for construction within the municipality as part of efforts to improve transportation networks and enhance socio-economic development.
The inspection exercise was conducted in the company of contractors and officers from the Kpone-Katamanso Municipal Assembly’s (KKMA) Roads Engineering Department.
The roads inspected included the Kpone Barrier to Kpone Township Road, Kpone Barrier to Michel Camp Road, Frenchman to T.T. Brothers Road, and the Afotey Agbo Road.
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Mr Morton explained that the visit formed part of the Assembly’s monitoring and evaluation programme aimed at assessing the state of roads earmarked for upgrading and ensuring that preparatory work was progressing according to plan.
He described the current state of road infrastructure in the municipality as a major developmental challenge requiring urgent government attention.
“We are engaging the Ministry of Roads and Highways to ensure that these critical roads receive the needed attention and funding support from the central government,” he stated.
The MCE assured residents that the KKMA was committed to the equitable distribution of infrastructure projects, stressing that all 18 electoral areas within the municipality would benefit from the ongoing and upcoming road works.
“Our aim is to ensure that every community in the municipality feels the impact of development. No area will be left behind,” he emphasised.
Mr Morton expressed confidence in the contractors’ ability to deliver quality work within stipulated timelines and urged them to adhere strictly to engineering standards to ensure durability.
He further directed the municipal roads engineer to maintain regular supervision of the projects to guarantee accountability and value for money.
He reiterated that improving road infrastructure remained one of the key priorities of the Assembly and a major focus under President John Dramani Mahama‘s development agenda.
According to him, once completed, the roads would not only enhance mobility but also open up the municipality for increased investment, job creation, and improved access to education and healthcare.
Mr Morton reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to working closely with government agencies and stakeholders to ensure that Kpone-Katamanso received its fair share of national development.
During the tour, the MCE interacted with residents who expressed appreciation for the Assembly’s initiative and appealed for the speedy completion of the projects to help ease the long-standing transportation difficulties faced by motorists and commuters.
