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Ghana Road Network
Roads in Ghana form a network of varied quality and capacity. Responsibility for the road network differs between trunk and non-trunk routes. Trunk roads, which are the most important roads, are administered by the Ghana Highway Authority, which was established in 1974 to develop the trunk road network. Ghana's 13,367 km of trunk roads accounts for 33% of the total road network of 40,186 km. The Department of Feeder Roads is responsible for the construction and maintenance of feeder roads in Ghana, while responsibility for urban roads lies with the Department of Urban Roads. Road distances are shown in kilometers and Ghana speed limits are indicated in kilometers per hour (km/h). Generally, speed limits range from in urban areas, on Regional and Inter-Regional highways (R and IR routes), on National highways (N routes) and on motorways. Classification Trunk roads in Ghana are classified as N for National routes, R for Regional routes, and IR for Inter-Regional rou ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
GH National Highways Route Labels
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Yamoransa
Yamoransa is a small town near Cape Coast in the Central Region of Ghana It lies along the main international road that connects Kumasi-Cape Coast or (Burkina Faso-Ivory Coast) and Accra-Cape Coast or (Togo-Ivory Coast). It is a developing community with different economic activities. Notable of these is the kenkey(a food prepared from corn) and bread trades by most of the women of the community mostly around their main Lorry Station. The community has about 5 private and 3 public basic schools with 1 Private Senior High School and 1 Vocational School. Yamoransa Kojokrom enstools Chief and Sumankwahene of Nkusukum Area ,Nana Mensah III on the 19th February 2022 References Reference is a relationship between objects in which one object designates, or acts as a means by which to connect to or link to, another object. The first object in this relation is said to ''refer to'' the second object. It is called a ''name'' ... Yamoransa Kojokrom enstools Nana Mensah III as Chief and ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tetteh Quarshie Interchange
The Tetteh Quarshie Interchange is a cloverleaf interchange carrying a six-lane motorway that links the Liberation Road from 37 Military Hospital to the Pantang junction through Madina in Accra, Ghana. The interchange was commissioned for vehicular use on 27 February 2005 by then president of Ghana, John Agyekum Kufuor. History In 2003, the Government of Ghana initiated the expansion of the then Akuafo Circle. The circle was the largest roundabout in Ghana. The sod cutting for the project was done by John Kufuor on 17 January 2003. The project was to restructure it into an interchange to handle the huge vehicular traffic. The contract for the project was won by Messrs. SONITRA-RCCN Joint Ventures. The interchange was open to vehicular traffic on 27 February 2005 and was completed on 5 May 2005. The interchange was the second to have been built in Ghana, after the Sankara Interchange (now Ako Adjei Interchange). Financing The interchange cost 8 million cedis (5 million dollars) ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
N6 Road (Ghana)
The N6 or National Highway 6 is a national highway in Ghana that begins at the Nsawam road junction off the N1 in Accra and runs through Nsawam, Nkawkaw, and Ejisu to Kumasi, where it meets the N4. At Kumasi, the N6 intersects with the N10, R52, R108, and IR5. The route, which spans a distance of 250 kilometers (160 miles), serves as an alternate to the N4 from Accra to Kumasi and runs through the Greater Accra, Eastern, and Ashanti regions of Ghana. Route Major towns and cities along the route of the N6 include Accra, Amasaman, Nsawam, Suhum, Apedwa, Bunso, Nkawkaw, Juaso, Konongo, Bomfa, Ejisu, Kumasi. Greater Accra Region The N6 begins at the Nasawam Road at the intersection with the N1 in Accra and travels north through Ofankor and Pokuase before entering the Eastern Region. Eastern Region In the Eastern Region, the N6 runs north through Nsawam, where it intersects with the IR1. The route continues north intersecting with the R41 at Suhum and the R60 at Apedwa b ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Accra
Accra (; tw, Nkran; dag, Ankara; gaa, Ga or ''Gaga'') is the capital and largest city of Ghana, located on the southern coast at the Gulf of Guinea, which is part of the Atlantic Ocean. As of 2021 census, the Accra Metropolitan District, , had a population of 284,124 inhabitants, and the larger Greater Accra Region, , had a population of 5,455,692 inhabitants. In common usage, the name "Accra" often refers to the territory of the Accra Metropolitan District as it existed before 2008, when it covered .Sum of the land areas of Accra Metropolitan District, Ablekuma Central Municipal District, Ablekuma North Municipal District, Ablekuma West Municipal District, Ayawaso Central Municipal District, Ayawaso East Municipal District, Ayawaso North Municipal District, Ayawaso West Municipal District, Korle Klottey Municipal District, Krowor Municipal District, La Dadekotopon Municipal District, Ledzokuku Municipal District, and Okaikoi North Municipal District, as per the 2021 ce ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
R15 Road (Ghana)
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Winneba
Winneba is a town and the capital of Effutu Municipal District in Central Region of South Ghana. Winneba has a population of 55,331. Winneba, traditionally known as ''Simpa'', is a historic fishing port in south Ghana, lying on the south coast, east of Cape Coast. The current member of parliament is Alexander Kwamina Afenyo-Markin. History From pre-colonial times through the establishment of the British colony the Gold Coast, (Effutu) Winneba served as a port town. Fort Winneba was built here. The people of Winneba ( Efutu) were led by their fearless spiritual leader and warrior, Kwamena Gyarteh Ayirebi-Gyan with the support of a large youthful militia called the Asafo Groups made up of both men and women. He ensured that his people were well protected from external attacks by other migrating families, clans, diseases or want of food. Industry and culture The main industries of Winneba are fishing and services. It is known for the Aboakyer deer-hunting festival in Winneb ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
R17 Road (Ghana)
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R62 Road (Ghana)
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Route IR1
The IR1 or Inter-Regional Highway 1 is a highway in Ghana that begins at Mankessim in the Central Region and runs through Agona Swedru and Nsawam to Aburi. It runs parallel to the N1 between the Central and Eastern regions, and has a total distance of 142 kilometers (88.23 miles). The route runs through the Central, Greater Accra and Eastern regions of Ghana. The IR1 links the N1 in the Central region to the N6 in Eastern region. Route Major towns and cities along the route of the IR1 include Mankessim, Agona Swedru, Nsawam, and Aburi. Central Region The IR1 begins as the Mankessim-Ajumako road in Mankessim, where it connects with the N1. It heads northwards from the N1. Shortly after it leaves the N1, it intersects the R80. It continues through Esiam to Ajumako. It then continues northeast to Bobikuma. The highway then proceeds eastwards to Agona Swedru where it has an intersection with the R62 which is in a north-south direction. It then turns northeast heading through K ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mankessim
Mankessim is a town in the Central Region of Ghana, West Africa. It is approximately 75 km west of Accra, on the main road to Sekondi-Takoradi. It is the traditional headquarters of the Fante ethnic group of Ghana. Mankessim's history is linked to three famed warriors (Obrumankoma, Odapagyan and Oson) who helped the people migrate from Techiman in the current Brong Ahafo Region to Adoagyir in the Central region. The town is located at an elevation of 75 meters above sea level and its population amounts to 26,909. Mankessim is the traditional paramount for all the Fantse-speaking people and is linked to the Nananom Pow (sacred grove) near Obidan. It has a large market that attracts traders from Ghana and beyond. Just as in other prominent Fante towns, Mankessim has Asafo Companies, traditional military groups which no longer fight wars but are given acknowledgement for their role in the history and development of the town. History Mankessim was the capital of the Mankess ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
