The Bekwai Municipal Assembly in the Ashanti Region has rolled out a major road reshaping initiative to improve accessibility, ease transportation challenges, and stimulate economic growth across the municipality. The project, which falls under the Decentralized Road Improvement Project (DRIP) Secretariat, is targeted at transforming some of the most deplorable roads that have long burdened residents and commuters.
According to the Bekwai Municipal DRIP Coordinator, Hon. Asiedu Gabriel, the reshaping exercise focuses on improving rural road networks to support both social and economic development. He explained that the works include graveling, regrading, and making critical spot improvements to ensure safer and more reliable access for motorists, traders, and students.
A major component of the exercise is the reshaping of the 3-kilometre Worakese–Asamang bypass, which is expected to provide a shorter route for farmers transporting their produce and students commuting to school. Hon. Asiedu emphasized that this road will also play a key role in supporting the Asamang community’s plan to establish a technical school, making improved access a necessity for the area’s future growth.
“So far, we have successfully regraded the Assuminja–Asantemanso–Kokofu bypass, and proceeded to Anwiankwanta, where we worked on another critical stretch. This 3-kilometre project remains one of the most significant road interventions we have undertaken, and we are determined to complete it within three days,” he stated.
Residents of the municipality have welcomed the development with relief, describing it as a long-awaited intervention. Community members observed that the poor condition of the roads had deterred taxi and tricycle (popularly known as pragia) drivers from operating in the area, which in turn increased transportation costs and limited economic activity.
Hon. Asiedu Gabriel appealed to community leaders to follow due processes and liaise directly with the DRIP office to access equipment and support. He noted that this collaboration would ensure fairness and allow more communities within the Bekwai municipality to benefit from the reshaping program.
For many residents, the reshaping exercise has renewed hope for better access to markets, schools, and health facilities. “For years, we struggled to get our farm produce to Bekwai township because drivers refused to use this road. Now, with the reshaping, we can save money and time, and our children can also go to school safely,” a resident said.
The project is expected to improve mobility across the municipality, enhance local trade, and contribute significantly to the development of the Bekwai area.
