No flyovers for Kumasi yet - Minister

Accra (Greater Accra)- The Ministry of Roads and Transport does not intend build flyovers in Kumasi and other regional capitals yet because of lack of funds, Mr. Steve Akorli, deputy minister of Roads and Transport, told Parliament Thursday. Mr. Akorli said feasibility studies will have to be undertaken to determine the cost-effectiveness of such a venture before they are undertaken, he said while responding to parliamentary questions.

Dr Matthew Kwaku Antwi, NPP-Atwima Kwanwoma, had asked if the sector Ministry has plans to construct flyovers in Kumasi to ease traffic congestion Asked for how long the Kejetia rehabilitation project in Kumasi could sustain both human and vehicular traffic when completed, Mr. Akorli said the project is expected to contain the current level of traffic for the next decade. To a suggestion that the Kumasi Railway terminal be relocated at Fumesua, where the proposed inland port is to be sited, Mr Akorli said the Ministry would encourage any inter-modal transport system that would facilitate the movement of goods and services. He said the Ministry would, therefore consider the suggestion, undertake a study on it and incorporate it in its programme if it is found feasible.