Photo: Kwame Governs Agbodza, Ministers for Roads and Highways
The Minister for Roads and Highways, Hon. Kwame Agbodza, has taken a bold step to protect Ghana’s roads by inaugurating a five-member committee to review and reform the Axle Load Control Programme.
The committee, comprising representatives from National Security, Private Haulage Operators, the Ghana Highway Authority, the Ministry of Transport, and the Ghana Standards Authority, has been tasked with identifying operational failures, addressing regulatory violations, and assessing the management of collected fines. Their ultimate goal is to propose concrete solutions that will improve efficiency and safeguard the nation’s roads from premature deterioration.
Why This Matters
Overloaded cargo trucks are a major culprit behind the rapid destruction of Ghana’s road network, leading to costly repairs, increased traffic accidents, and safety risks for motorists. Despite existing axle load regulations, enforcement remains a serious challenge, with reports of systemic failures and violations undermining the programme’s effectiveness.
By launching this review, the Ministry aims to strengthen enforcement, enhance transparency, and ensure that road pavements last their full lifespan. Hon. Agbodza reaffirmed the Ministry’s commitment to road safety and assured the public that necessary reforms will be implemented to prevent Ghana’s highways from further damage.
What’s Next?
The committee’s findings and recommendations will shape the future of axle load operations in the country. Stakeholders in the transport and logistics sectors are eagerly awaiting practical solutions to fix loopholes and hold violators accountable.
With this decisive move, the Ministry is sending a clear message: reckless overloading will no longer be tolerated, and Ghana’s roads must be protected at all costs!
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