Accra, Feb. 25, GNA – The Minister for Roads and Highways, Mr Kwame Agbodza, has inaugurated a five-member committee to review the operations of the Axle Load Control Programme to enhance its effectiveness and efficiency.
The committee comprises representatives from National Security, Private Haulage Operators, the Ghana Highway Authority, the Ministry of Transport, and the Ghana Standards Authority, a press release issued to the Ghana News Agency, said in Accra.
Its mandate includes identifying systemic and operational challenges, examining violations of regulatory provisions, assessing the management of collected fines, and proposing reforms to improve the programme.
The Axle Load Control Programme was established to regulate the weight of heavy cargo vehicles, as overloading has been identified as a major contributor to the premature deterioration of road pavements and increased traffic accidents.
Mr Agbodza noted that despite its intended purpose, the programme had encountered operational difficulties that necessitated urgent reforms to safeguard the country’s road infrastructure.
“The Ministry is committed to enhancing road safety and mitigating overloading to ensure that our road pavements serve their intended lifespan,” he assured.
The committee is expected to submit its recommendations to the Ministry upon completion of its review.
GNA