Bono NRSA commends asphalt works on Sunyani inner ring road

The National Road Safety Authority (NRSA) in the Bono Region has commended the quality of the Sunyani-Inner Ring Road Project, a key component of the government's "Big Push" infrastructure initiative. The project, which covers 9.2 kilometres, aims to enhance connectivity and safety within the regional capital. While the NRSA praised the technical execution of the work, officials also used the opportunity to address emerging safety concerns regarding the conduct of road users on the newly paved sections.

The project is being executed by Kofi Job Constructions Limited and connects vital locations, including the Sunyani Technical University. Site engineer Kofi Kamkam reported that approximately 2.5 kilometres of the total distance has been completed and is currently open for use. The construction firm has expressed confidence that the entire 9.2-kilometre stretch will be fully completed within the projected two-year timeframe, providing a modern transport corridor for the city.

Gabriel Kwame Okyere, the NRSA’s Public Relations Officer for the Bono Region, highlighted that the improved infrastructure is already stimulating economic activity, with new small businesses emerging along the asphalted stretches. However, Mr. Okyere voiced significant concerns regarding reckless behavior by tricycle operators. Since the completion of the initial sections, there have been reports of excessive speeding and irresponsible riding that threaten the safety of other road users.

The NRSA has issued a stern advisory to tricycle riders to adhere to traffic regulations, stressing that the high quality of the road should not be an invitation to engage in dangerous driving practices. As construction continues, the authority plans to monitor road safety standards closely to ensure that the project's benefits are not undermined by avoidable accidents. The "Big Push" initiative remains central to the government's strategy to upgrade urban road networks across Ghana's regional capitals.