Savannah stakeholders advocate for new Damongo-Kintampo road link

Stakeholders and traditional leaders in the Savannah Region have been called upon to formally petition the Ministry of Roads and Highways for the construction of critical road links. The proposed infrastructure projects, primarily a route connecting the regional capital, Damongo, to Kintampo in the Bono East Region, are being championed under Phase Two of the government's "Big Push" development programme. The initiative seeks to end the perceived isolation of Damongo and better integrate the region's vast territory into the national economy.

The proposal highlights two major road corridors: a direct link from Damongo through Baochipe to Kintampo, and another connecting Tinga to Buipe. Currently, commuters traveling from the Savannah regional capital to commercial hubs like Techiman face lengthy and costly journeys due to the lack of direct arterial roads. Proponents of the project argue that these new routes would significantly reduce travel distances, lower transportation costs for traders, and provide a more efficient connection between the northern and middle belts of Ghana.

Beyond transit efficiency, the infrastructure is seen as a catalyst for tourism and private investment. Damongo serves as the gateway to the Mole National Park, Ghana's largest wildlife refuge, yet its potential remains constrained by difficult accessibility. By improving the road network across the region's 34,790 square kilometres, local leaders believe they can attract the necessary capital to transform the regional capital into a robust economic hub.

Stakeholders are now expected to present a unified front to the Minister for Roads and Highways, Kwame Agbodza, to ensure these projects are captured in the next phase of national infrastructure planning. The push for these roads reflects a broader effort within the Savannah Region to leverage its strategic location and natural resources to improve the livelihoods of its residents through enhanced connectivity and trade.