Upper East Region Projects
REHABILITATION OF SELECTED ROADS IN BOLGATANGA MUNICIPALITY (5.00KM)
The state of some road networks in the Regional Capital (Bolgatanga) was so deplorable that there was increase in travel time as well as Vehicle Operating Cost for road users. There was also a significant issue with dust generation/ environmental pollution with its associated health implications. Access to schools and market places was increasingly becoming difficult for children and women respectively hence the need to package selected roads for this project. The selected roads referred to are:
– Library Road
– Tanzui Road
– Yarigabisi Road
– ExTee Road
– Sanat Minat Road
– Ojam Road
The rehabilitation of these roads is mainly to reduce travel time, vehicle operating cost and reduce environmental pollution and safety for all road users. The rehabilitation will also improve mobility and road condition mix of the region.
The first phase of the project consisted of the construction a 170m two lane dual carriageway viaduct from the East to West direction (from Graphic Road towards Busia Road). This was completed in November 2020 and has improved traffic flow on the East-West direction considerably at the intersection.
The second phase involves the construction of a 389m long viaduct from north to the south direction (i.e., Kwame Nkrumah Circle towards Korle Bu Teaching Hospital).
This when completed will improve traffic flow even further at the intersection
Contract Data and Progress
| Contractor: | Lizhassan Company Limited |
| Date of Award : | 22nd April 2016 |
| Commencement Date | 28th July 2016 |
| Physical Progress | 50% |
| Funding: | Ghana Road Fund |
2. UPGRADING OF THE NEW MARKET MAIN ROADS NAVRONGO – (3.00KM)
Background of Project
The Kassena Nankana Municipal Assembly created a new market in an attempt to decongest the existing one and had relocated some of the traders to the new market. However, transportation of people and goods to the new location was proving difficult due to the poor condition of the road network. The complaints from the market women and the resistance to use the new market by some of the women compel the Kasena Nankana Municipal Assembly to inform the Regional Office of DUR to prioritize the upgrading of the roads connecting to the New Market hence this project.
This project seeks to upgrade the road to the Navrongo New Market as well as the Catholic Mission link road in order to provide more accesses to the market, enhance mobility and improve on the quality of life of the citizenry. This was to satisfy the market women for high patronage of their goods and services
– Drainage works
– Earthworks
– Pavement Works
– Surfacing
Contract Data and Progress
| Contractor: | Gamsabu Electrical and Construction Limited |
| Date of Award : | 21st June, 2019 |
| Commencement Date | 12th December, 2019 |
| Expected Completion Date | 5th June, 2022 |
| Financial Progress | 29.59% |
| Funding Source: | Ghana Road Fund |
Contractor has raised an ipc before leaving site/Not on site
3. REHABILITATION OF TINDONMOLGO-SHERIGU ROAD (5.00KM) - BOLGATANGA
The Tindonmolgo-Sherigu road is a major collector road in the Bolgatanga Municipality which could become a minor arterial road in the near future. This road serves Tindonmolgo, Sherigu and Kalbeo communities among others. The condition of the road was poor at the time of award. In terms of its significance, the rehabilitation of this road is of the upmost importance to the people of Bolgatanga in general and the Tindonmolgo, Sherigu and Kalbeo communities in particular in terms of reduction in travel time, Vehicle Operating Cost (VOC), safety and environmental pollution. The project will also rehabilitate 1.8km of a road in the Sabon-Zongo community that links the Tindonmolgo -Sherigu road to address the concerns of the Zongo community.
– Improve the quality of life of the citizenry
– Reduce traffic congestion and the average travel time in the metropolis.
– Improve the quality of life of the citizenry
– Reduce vehicle operating cost
– Drainage works
– Earthworks
– Pavement Works
– Surfacing
Contract Data and Progress
| Contractor: | Katham 5 Company Limited |
| Date of Award : | 30th August, 2019 |
| Commencement Date | 26th June 2020 |
| Expected Completion Date | 26th June 2022 |
| Physical Progress | 10.62% |
| Funding Source: | GRF |
Contractor is currently constructing 0.6 U drains
4. UPGRADING OF DVLA / ZUARUNGU AREA ROADS (8.95KM)
This project seeks to upgrade the DVLA road (among other roads) which also serves as a bypass to the Bolgatanga-Bawku Highway through the Zuarungu community. This road is an arterial and links to the DVLA office, Regional Medical stores, Zuarungu SHS Nursing Training at Zuarungu, Tongo in the Talensi District among others. The traffic that ply these road networks is very high and the expected benefit to the road user is enormous. The roads to be upgraded are:
– DVLA/ Zuarungu Main road
– Regional Medical Stores Road / Tongo road
– NTC road
– Chief Palace Road / Zuarungu Market Road
– Chief Palace link
– Fire Service Road
The project is to improve accessibility to and fro and mobility within the Zuarungu community, reduce travel time, VOC, improve of safety and reduce environmental pollution among others upon completion.
– Drainage works
– Kerb works
– Earthworks
– Pavement Works
– Surfacing
Contract Data and Progress
| Contractor: | Babu – Ashura Limited |
| Date of Award : | 22nd March, 2018 |
| Commencement Date | 29th May, 2018 |
| Physical Progress | 8.32% |
| Funding Source: | Ghana Road Fund |
5. PARTIAL RECONSTRUCTION OF BOLGATANGA JUNIOR STAFF QUARTERS ROADS (2.9KM)
The Bolgatanga Junior Staff Quarters is a residential community within the regional capital that houses a host of both government and private sector workers. The roads in this enclave were earth roads in very poor condition. Reports on theft are rampant but the condition of the roads does not facilitate swift movement by the police to arrest the culprits, according to police report. This project is therefore, to reduce travel time, improve on road safety, reduce VOC, reduce environmental pollution among others
This project seeks to improve mobility and safety within this community to enhance connectivity or facilitate easier access. Reduction in environmental pollution is expected alongside reduction in VOC. It will also link traffic from the RCC road to the Tanzui road.
– Drainage works
– Earthworks
– Pavement Works
– Surfacing
Contract Data and Progress
| Contractor: | Myturn Limited |
| Date of Award : | 21st November 2016 |
| Commencement Date | 25th November, 2016 |
| Physical Progress | 54.64% |
| Funding Source: | Ghana Road Fund |
6. PARTIAL RECONSTRUCTION OF UDS NAVRONGO CAMPUS ROADS – 4.2KM
The C. K. Tedam University of Technology and Applied Sciences (formerly the Navrongo campus of University for Development Studies) one of the major tertiary institutions in the Upper East Region is without paved roads. This situation creates a lot of dust, pollutes the environment making academic work very difficult. It also allows erosion to take place quickly on the gravel and earth roads leaving the roads with lots of defects. Challenges with drainage is a major issue as there were no good drains to discharge runoffs and waste water. The campus roads were previously awarded by one of our sister agencies but the quality of sections of drains constructed were very poor.
This project seeks to partially construct the roads on the entire campus to improve mobility, safety, reduce dust pollution and enhance the quality of life on campus.
– Drainage Works
– Earthworks
– Pavement Works
– Surfacing
– One Semidetached staff Bangalow
Contract Data and Progress
| Contractor: | Budsum Company Limited |
| Date of Award : | 23rd January, 2019 |
| Commencement Date | 02/01/2020 |
| Physical Progress | 28% |
| Funding Source: | Ghana Road Fund |
7. SURFACING OF SELECTED ROADS IN BOLGATANGA AND MINOR DRAINAGE REPAIRS ON CULVERTS (3.00KM)
There are several roads within the Bolgatanga municipality that are in need of very minimal pavement works (base) to get them surfaced because most of the necessary concrete drainage structures have already been constructed. The project also involves the construction of two box culverts in the Sorkabisi and Soe-Kugadone communities. In addition, 500m of storm drain is expected to be constructed at Sawaba under the contract
This project seeks to pave 3km of such roads in order to improve the road condition mix of the municipality, reduce travel time and VOC. Besides, environmental pollution is expected to reduce drastically.
- Drainage Works
- Earthworks
- Pavement Works
- Surfacing
Contract Data and Progress
| Contractor: | SandimmsMartaba Limited |
| Date of Award : | 9th July, 2020 |
| Commencement Date | 17th August, 2020 |
| Physical Progress | 17.6% |
| Funding Source: | Ghana Road Fund |
8. EMERGENCY ASPHALTIC OVERLAY OF SOME SELECTED ARTERIAL AND COLLECTOR ROADS IN BOLGATANGA MUNICIPALITY, PHASE 2 (15.00KM)
As part of the Department’s efforts to strengthen the pavement of the existing paved roads and improve on the riding quality in the region, this project sought to overlay 15km of roads in the Bolgatanga Municipality.
This project seeks to increase the structural strength of the pavement, improve riding quality and decrease travel time.
The project also comes with the added benefit of improving mobility within the municipality.
- Drainage Works
- Asphalt Works
- Road line Markings
Contract Data and Progress
| Contractor: | Myturn Limited |
| Date of Award : | 15th October, 2016 |
| Commencement Date | 25th November, 2016 |
| Expected Completion Date | 25th July, 2017 |
| Funding Source: | Ghana Road Fund |
9. ASPHALTIC OVERLAY OF SOME SELECTED ARTERIAL AND COLLECTOR ROADS IN SELECTED TOWNS IN UPPER EAST REGION (25.00KM)
As part of the Department’s efforts to strengthen the pavement of the existing paved roads in the region this project seeks to overlay 50km of roads in the various municipalities of the region.
This project seeks to increase the structural strength of the pavement, improve riding quality and decrease travel time.
The project also comes with the added benefit of improving mobility within the municipality.
- Drainage Works
- Asphalt Works
- Road line Markings
Contract Data and Progress
| Contractor: | Town and Concrete Properties Limited |
| Date of Award : | 13th October, 2016 |
| Commencement Date | 3rd November, 2016 |
| Funding Source: | Ghana Road Fund |
10. ASPHALT OVERLAY OF SELECTED ROADS IN UPPER EAST REGION (50.00KM)
As part of the Department’s efforts to strengthen the pavement of the existing paved roads in the region this project sought to overlay 25km of roads in the various municipalities of the region.
This project seeks to increase the structural strength of the pavement, improve riding quality and decrease travel time.
The project also comes with the added benefit of improving mobility within the municipality.
- Drainage Works
- Asphalt Works
- Road Line Markings
Contract Data and Progress
| Contractor: | Myturn Limited |
| Date of Award : | 24th November, 2020 |
| Commencement Date | 17th January 2021 |
| Physical Progress | 9.63% |
| Funding Source: | Ghana Road Fund |
11. PARTIAL RECONSTRUCTION OF NAVRONGO TAXI RANK ROAD (0.53KM)
The traffic within the kassena Nankana Municipality has increased significantly leading to increased vehicular conflicts, especially at the Navasco/Assembly junction.
The taxi rank road which is a collector road also serves as a bypass to the navrongo – Paga road to reduce traffic volume at the Navasco/Assembly junction.
The taxi rank road was unmotorable and dusty posing health concerns as this road also serves the municipal health insurance office.
This project seeks to divert traffic stream through the Navasco/Assembly junction to the taxi rank road, improve mobility, minimize dust pollution, decrease travel time and reduce vehicle operating costs.
- Drainage Works
- Earthworks
- Pavement Works
- Surfacing
Contract Data and Progress
| Contractor: | Osfax Ventures |
| Date of Award : | 25th January 2016 |
| Commencement Date | 28th April 2016 |
| Expected Completion Date | 8th February 2017 |
| Physical Progress | 61.48% |
| Funding Source: | Ghana Road Fund |
Contractor has abandoned the project. Warning letters have been written to the contractor and a letter on recommendation for termination will soon be sent to management
12. SURFACING OF PALACE ROAD/ BNI YARD, BAWKU (1.5KM)
The palace/BNI road was deteriorating due to the absence of drains to control runoff during rains. Due to security implications, there was therefore, the need to provide drains and surfacing of the road to improve its condition. Speed humps and traffic signs will also be provided for traffic calming and safety.
This project seeks to improve mobility, reduce vehicle operating costs and ensure security and safety.
- Drainage Works
- Earthworks
- Pavement Works
- Kerb works
- Surfacing
- Speed humps construction
- Traffic signs installation
Contract Data and Progress
| Contractor: | Abugum ventures |
| Date of Award : | 1th June, 2016 |
| Commencement Date | 29th July 2016 |
| Expected Completion Date | 15th June 2017 |
| Physical Progress | 57.34% |
| Funding Source: | Ghana Road Fund |
Contractor has abandoned the project. Warning letters have been written to the contractor and a letter on recommendation for termination will soon be sent to management
13. PARTIAL REHABILITATION OF SELECTED ROADS IN BOLGATANGA MUNICIPALITY (5.00KM)
The state of some road networks in the Regional Capital (Bolgatanga) was so deplorable that there was increase in travel time as well as Vehicle Operating Cost for road users. There was also a significant issue with dust generation/ environmental pollution with its associated health implications, gullies due to erosion with implications on safety. The selected roads referred to are:
- Zaare –Nyariga Road
- Midwifery Road
The rehabilitation of these roads is mainly to reduce travel time, vehicle operating cost , safety and reduce environmental pollution. The rehabilitation will also improve mobility and road condition mix of the region.
- Drainage Works
- Earthworks
- Pavement Works
- Surfacing
Contract Data and Progress
| Contractor: | Bukat company limited |
| Date of Award : | 3th October, 2016 |
| Commencement Date | Yet to commence works |
| Funding Source: | Ghana Road Fund |
Contractor has abandoned the project. Warning letters have been written to the contractor and a letter on recommendation for termination will soon be sent to management