ROAD AND TRANSPORT

 

 

Road which links the District Capital to Central Region through Assin Fosu, and Greater Accra region through Birim Central Municipality are the major modes of transport in the district. The road sector is regarded as the only reliable mode of transport in the district.

A network of major, minor and feeder roads as well as tracks which serve the district to facilitate and promote commercial activities among various communities and with other parts of the country.

Figure shows that Total length of road in the district is 98.87km bituminous surface roads constitute 32 percent (31.2 km) and while gravel earth surface roads constitute 68 percent (169.37km). The table shows the various classes of roads and their conditions. Access roads are the commonest with mostly earthed surfaces.

 

Road Surface in the Birim South District

Source: BSDA DPCU Field Survey, 2021