Minister of Roads and Highways Kwame Agbodza declared that the government will cease funding repairs on road projects that deteriorate soon after construction. The move targets contractors whose work does not meet required standards or suffers from poor workmanship, making them responsible for the full cost of any necessary fixes.
Agbodza made the statement while inspecting a 66‑kilometre stretch of the Takoradi–Agona road being built by Rango Construction. He said the policy is part of a broader push for accountability in public spending and aims to deter contractors from delivering substandard infrastructure.
"If you are a contractor anywhere today, working, thinking that the era where you do shoddy work and walk away, there’s a new dawn here," Agbodza warned. He cited an example from Tarkwa where a mixing error in bitumen led to early failure, noting that such defects will now be borne by the contractor.
The minister emphasized that the government will no longer rely on its maintenance budget for premature road failures, and that contractors must ensure projects meet all specifications to avoid financial liability.
As the policy rolls out, road users and contractors alike will need to adapt to the new financial responsibilities associated with road construction quality.
