Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia has officially opened the 31.2-kilometre-long section of road from Assin Fosu to Assin Praso, which links Ahwian Nkwanta in the Ashanti Region to Yamoransa in the Central Region.
The Vice President has stated that the construction of the N8 highway will lead to shorter travel times for villages located along the route.
During the opening ceremony for the new road at Assin Praso, Dr. Bawumia mentioned that the Japanese government had contributed 58 million US dollars to the project and that the government would continue to seek out additional funding to build the remaining 67 kilometres between Assin Fosu and Yamoransa.
“The 31.2-kilometre Assin Fosu to Assin Praso road has been completed, and it’s a testament to President Akufo-Addo’s commitment to improving road infrastructure across the country. The N8 highway will also connect Ahwian Nkwanta in the Ashanti region to Yamoransa in the Central Region. The project, which is for 58 million US dollars, is a grant from the government of Japan to Ghana.”
“The upgrading of Assin Fosu town roads, which is 50% complete, is underway, and I must say that under the NPP government, Assin has seen a lot of development. A modern footbridge and other auxiliary facilities will soon be completed,” Bawumia said.
Dr. Bawumia has promised that the government will come up with additional funds to finish the 67-kilometre road connecting Assin Fosu and Yamoransa.
