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The Minister for Roads and Highways, Kwame Governs Agbodza, has assured that all stalled sections of the existing Accra-Kumasi Highway will be completed by the end of 2027.
He said contractors are already returning to site, with four more expected to resume work by the close of the week.
“Hardwick Limited is already on site,” the Minister said, assuring communities along the corridor that no section of the highway has been abandoned.
Accra-Kumasi Expressway a strategic national corridor
Mr Agbodza described the Accra-Kumasi Expressway as one of the most consequential transport projects in Ghana’s history.
He said the 198.7-kilometre project will improve mobility between Ghana’s two largest economic centres, reduce travel time and logistics costs, improve road safety and strengthen the movement of people and goods.
The project forms part of President John Dramani Mahama’s Big Push infrastructure programme, aimed at investing in strategic infrastructure to unlock economic activity, create jobs and improve productivity.
Government establishes dedicated project company
The Minister said Government has established Accra-Kumasi Expressway Limited as a special purpose vehicle under the Ghana Infrastructure Investment Fund to oversee the development, financing, construction, operation and maintenance of the project.
He said the company is advancing the procurement process through international competitive pre-qualification.
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Government, he noted, is seeking technically capable and financially strong firms with proven experience in projects of similar scale and complexity.
Focus on value for money and local participation
Mr Agbodza stressed that the procurement process must be competitive, transparent and rigorous to ensure quality, value for money and timely delivery.
He said the project will also create opportunities for Ghanaian engineers, contractors, consultants, suppliers, artisans and young professionals.
He expects the project to facilitate skills and technology transfer while promoting meaningful participation by local businesses.
Building beyond today’s traffic
The Minister said the expressway is part of a wider strategy to connect Ghana’s major economic corridors, including the emerging Kumasi Outer Ring Road.
He said the aim is to build a safer, faster and more productive transport network capable of supporting agriculture, trade, industry and the country’s broader economic development.
Mr Agbodza thanked President Mahama, the Finance Minister, the Ghana Armed Forces, the Ghana Infrastructure Investment Fund and communities along the corridor for their support towards the project.
He said the goal is to “build for the Ghana of the next generation, not only for the traffic of today.”
