The Tarkwa – Nsuaem Municipal Roads Department (TNMRD) is responsible for the planning, developing and maintaining of road infrastructures in the Tarkwa – Nsuaem Municipal Assembly Area.
DUR (Tarkwa – Nsuaem Municipality), on behalf of the Local Government and Rural Development, administers a total road network of 150km within which 31km are paved and 119km are unpaved.
The Urban Roads Department:
- Advise the Municipal Assembly on the formulation and implementation of Urban Road Policy in the Region;
- Collect data for planning and development of the infrastructure in the Municipal;
- Establish and maintain a database on urban infrastructure in the Municipal;
- Register and maintain records of classified contractors and consultants in the urban road construction industry within the Municipal;
- Facilitate the prioritization of works and preparation of annual plans for infrastructure works in the Municipal;
- Assist in the preparation of tender documents and tender evaluation;
- Prepare progress and annual reports on road works in the Municipal;
- Provide input into the preparation of budget for road maintenance activities;
- Monitor to ensure that funds from Road Fund and other sources are used for the designated roads in line with approved standards;
- Assist with evaluation of road designs by consultants; and
- Facilitate capacity building of contractors and stakeholders in the municipality.
The objectives of the Tarkwa – Nsuaem Municipal Roads Department to meet the specific goals of the DUR are:
- To manage the road network within the Tarkwa – Nsuaem Municipality
- To improve the proportion of the road network in good condition
- To protect the vulnerable in the municipality by providing safe walking/crossing areas for school children and pedestrians.
- To reduce the occurrence of accidents by providing traffic-calming facilities
- To provide a safe parking area for transport
- To mitigate the negative environmental and social impact of road-related activities
- To develop effective quality control measures
- To collaborate with the Municipal Assembly in the administration of the road network.