The Roads Department is to assist the Assembly provide a cost-effective and sustainable integrated road transport system to ensure accessibility, safety and reliability for National Development. The Department shall:
- Advise the Assembly on the formulation and implementation of Road Policy in the Municipality;
- Collect data for planning and development of roads and other related
infrastructure in the Municipality;
- Design roads and related facilities within the roads network including traffic
management and safety;
- Construct roads and related facilities;
- Establish and maintain a database on roads infrastructure in the Municipality;
- Provide for traffic planning, management and safety interventions;
- Provide pedestrian and non-motorized facilities;
- Carry out planned maintenance and management of roads and related facilities
for the proper functioning of the Road Network e.g. traffic signals, culverts,
bridges etc.;
- Facilitate the prioritization of road works and preparation of annual plans for
road infrastructure works in the Municipality;
- Assist in the procurement of road works in accordance to the Public Procurement
Law;
- Prepare progress and annual reports on road works in the Municipality;
- Provide input into the preparation of budget for road related activities;
- Monitor to ensure that funds from the Ghana Road Fund and other sources are
used for the designated roads in line with approved guidelines and standards;
- Assist in the evaluation of all road designs;
- Facilitate capacity building of contractors and stakeholders in the Municipality;
- Register and maintain records of classified contractors and consultants in the
road construction industry within the Municipality; and
- Carry out road safety audit and International Road Assessment Programme
(iRAP).
