Protozoa urges shift from bitumen to concrete roads

The Parliamentary Candidate for the Suhum Constituency in the Eastern Region, running on the New Patriotic Party (NPP) ticket, Mr. Frank Asiedu Bekoe, popularly known as Protozoa, has called on Ghanaian engineers to reconsider the use of bitumen for road construction in favour of concrete or pavement blocks.
Mr. Bekoe argued that bitumen roads have repeatedly proven to be unsuitable for the country’s climate.
He noted that due to Ghana's hot weather conditions, bitumen roads often deteriorate quickly, melting and breaking down within a few years.
"Bitumen roads do not stand the test of time under our weather patterns," he emphasized.
He further stated that while bitumen roads may be effective in Western countries with colder climates, they are not ideal for Ghana, where the heat causes rapid degradation.
He attributed the frequent damage of many of the country’s roads to this mismatch, despite the government's efforts to improve infrastructure.
Speaking in an interview at the Jubilee House in Accra, Mr. Bekoe urged the country's engineers to find alternatives that could assure the longevity of roads in Ghana.
He advocated for constructing concrete or pavement roads, which he believed would be more durable and withstand the country's climate.
Mr. Bekoe pointed out that several roads in the Suhum Constituency that were recently reconstructed using bitumen have already deteriorated.
"The lifespan of many of these roads would have been extended if they had been built with concrete," he said.
He also highlighted Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia’s recent promise to construct more concrete roads as part of his initiatives for Ghana’s development.
Mr. Bekoe called on engineers to propose designs that prioritize concrete or pavement blocks considering the country’s unique weather conditions, ensuring that future road projects are sustainable and long-lasting.
Source: Classfmonline.com/Cecil Mensah
Trending News
Kennedy Agyepong’s actions contributed to NPP’s 2024 defeat –Appiah Koranteng
01:15Tema East MP honoured as “Leader of Excellence” at Achievers International Awards
02:26Joyce Bawah Mogtari and IMLI alumni champion maritime innovation at maiden leadership day
01:30NPP reforms artificial not targeted at uniting party-Lecturer reveals
00:47Foreign Affairs Minister represents Ghana at Cabo Verde’s 50th independence anniversary
02:16Thomas Partey officially charged with multiple counts of rape and sexual assault
19:12V/R: 6 arrested over ritual killing of 23-year-old at Mafi-Adidome; body reportedly sold for GHS7k
16:39Parliamentary Agriculture Committee undertakes familiarisation visit to Ministry and agencies
02:10kyebi: Ghana National Fire Service College donates items to Asiakwa SOS Children's Village
16:59Wife of convicted former MASLOC official petitions President for presidential pardon
14:31