Dome Kwabenya Roads 80% Complete as MP Pushes Back Against Utility Delays

Dome Kwabenya MP Elikplim Akurugu has commended contractors working on multiple road rehabilitation schemes across her constituency, with inspections revealing that most projects are approaching completion despite disruptions caused by utility service providers.

During a tour on Tuesday, 28 July 2026, accompanied by the Ga East Municipal Chief Executive and assembly officials, Ms Akurugu assessed progress on three key projects: the Grand Star Hotel-Nama Road at Musuku, the Ashongman Pure Water Road, and road works at Taifa. The inspection comes several months after the initial groundbreaking ceremony and represents a mid-project assessment of delivery.

Project Progress and Outstanding Work

According to Ms Akurugu, the works are approximately 80 per cent complete, with drainage and gutter construction largely finalised. The remaining phase focuses on asphalt surfacing, which will form the bulk of visible road improvement for residents. The Roads Engineer for Ga East Municipal Assembly, Daniel Ochere, confirmed that contractors are working to schedule and expect to meet the 18-month contract deadline.

Ms Akurugu expressed satisfaction with the quality of work being delivered, signalling positive collaboration between the contractors and the municipal assembly. She emphasised her commitment to advocating for additional road projects to enhance movement and accessibility across the constituency, recognising infrastructure as a priority for constituents.

Utility Relocations Creating Bottlenecks

However, the MP raised significant concerns about delays stemming from utility service providers. The relocation of electricity poles, transformers, and water pipelines by the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) and Ghana Water Limited has disrupted project timelines and created complications for contractors managing multiple simultaneous worksites.

Ms Akurugu indicated that the Ga East Municipal Assembly would initiate direct engagement with both utility companies to expedite the relocation processes. Such coordination challenges are common in urban road rehabilitation projects across Ghana, where underground and overhead infrastructure often runs beneath or alongside proposed routes.

Why It Matters for Ghana

Road infrastructure remains a critical priority for Ghana's development agenda, particularly in rapidly urbanising areas like Ga East. Constituencies such as Dome Kwabenya depend on improved road networks to reduce travel times, enhance commercial activity, and improve quality of life. Progress on these three projects demonstrates government investment in local infrastructure, though the delays underscore persistent coordination challenges between the public works sector and utility monopolies.

The tour itself reflects an emerging trend of constituency-level accountability, with MPs regularly monitoring project execution to ensure constituents receive value for investment. For residents enduring temporary inconvenience during construction, timely delivery becomes essential to justify the disruption.

Ms Akurugu's acknowledgment of resident patience and her assurance of forthcoming improvements signal a commitment to transparency. The expected completion within 18 months positions these projects for delivery by early 2028, contingent on utility providers resolving outstanding relocations promptly.