The Government, through the Ministry of Roads and Highways, has announced a comprehensive rollout of strategic road infrastructure projects under the Big Push Initiative, in line with the NDC’s 2024 Manifesto and infrastructure development policy.
Speaking at the Government Accountability Series held at Jubilee House, Minister for Roads and Highways, Hon. Kwame Governs Agbodza, outlined the scope and scale of the programme, describing it as “a bold, results-driven strategy aimed at transforming Ghana’s road network to support national development priorities, including the 24-hour economy.”
According to the Minister, the initiative is designed to significantly expand road connectivity, ease congestion, and boost productivity, especially in underserved and economically strategic areas.
“We have undertaken technical assessments, prepared comprehensive engineering designs, and secured commitment authorizations from the Ministry of Finance for dozens of high-impact projects across the country,” he announced.
Key Projects Approved Under the Big Push Programme Include:
Construction of a new bridge on the Oti River at Dambai
Upgrading and rehabilitation of major roads in Wa, Tumu, Han, Lawra, Techiman, Wenchi, Sunyani, Kumasi, Ho, and Aflao
Construction of outer ring roads in Kumasi and Sunyani
Dualization of key arterial roads including Winneba–Mankessim, Cape Coast–Takoradi, and Adenta–Dodowa
Reconstruction of critical corridors such as Dodowa–Afienya–Dawhenya, and Tema–Aflao (Section 1)
Major works in the Western North, Oti, and Volta Regions including Enchi, Elubo, Nkwanta, and Asikuma Junction roads
🔧 Reactivation of Abandoned Projects:
In addition to new projects, the Ministry is reviving 13 key road projects that were abandoned or lacked dedicated funding under the previous administration. These include:
Rehabilitation of Ofankor–Nsawam Dual Carriageway
Dualization of Takoradi–Agona Junction Road
Construction of Suame Interchange and local roads
Upgrading of Tumu–Chuchuliga–Navrongo road, with two major bridges
Reconstruction of Hohoe–Jasikan and Nkwanta–Oti Damanko roads
“This massive infrastructure effort not only addresses our road connectivity deficit but also lays the groundwork for jobs, safer travel, regional integration, and sustained economic growth,” Hon. Agbodza emphasized.
The Big Push Programme forms a central plank of the Mahama administration’s plan to deliver inclusive and equitable infrastructure, while supporting logistics for Ghana’s emerging 24-hour economy.
More detailed timelines and procurement updates are expected to be shared in the Ministry’s upcoming quarterly brief.
