The launch of a new digital platform by AT Expressway Limited is expected to give Ghanaians easier access to information on road infrastructure projects, including construction progress and challenges affecting their delivery.
Chief Resident Engineer for the Accra Motorway Project, Ing. Kwabena Bempong, said the platform would allow the public to obtain information directly without having to wait for updates through traditional media channels.
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Speaking in an interview with Ghanaweb after the launch on Wednesday, October 28, 2026, he said the website would improve transparency by giving stakeholders access to information on projects from the design stage through construction and, eventually, operations.
According to him, the platform would also help the travelling public understand developments on the roads and prepare for disruptions or challenges they might encounter during their journeys.
“The take-home is for everyone to know that we are talking about transparency. Transparency in terms of information flow. It is not just what we are saying but what we are showing, what we are delivering,” Bempong said.
He explained that construction projects often face unexpected challenges, and providing timely information could help the public understand why certain activities take longer than expected instead of becoming frustrated by delays.
Bempong identified the relocation of utility lines as one of the major challenges affecting road construction, particularly in urban areas.
He said water pipelines, electricity lines and fibre-optic cables often occupy spaces needed by contractors, making it difficult for work to proceed until the utilities are moved.
“For instance, when this project was being put together, it was planned that within six months, before the contractor even came to site, all the lines would be relocated. But that didn’t happen,” he said.
He cited large water pipelines, including two 800-millimetre lines, as well as electricity infrastructure that must be relocated before construction can continue in affected areas.
He added that delays in moving these utilities could have a ripple effect on the entire project and potentially lead to requests for extensions of time and additional costs.
The engineer also raised concerns about encroachment on road reservations, explaining that structures and walls built too close to the road can limit the space available for construction and force contractors to work around obstacles.
Bempong called for a change in the way road projects are prepared, urging authorities to clear road reservations and relocate utilities before awarding contracts to reduce delays and additional costs.
He said the new digital platform would provide an important channel for sharing project information with the public, helping Ghanaians follow progress and better understand the challenges involved in delivering major road infrastructure.
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