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Ghanaian road infrastructure management and oversight

Overview

Ghanaian Minister for Roads and Highways, Kwame Governs Agbodza, has taken steps to address both construction timelines and financial integrity within national infrastructure projects. In the Greater Accra Region, the Minister ordered contractors to accelerate work on the 19.5-kilometre Tema Roundabout to Tetteh Quarshie Interchange project by implementing day and night operations. He also expressed frustration regarding slow progress on the 17-kilometre Tema-Aflao Road, directing contractors First Sky Construction and BHM to increase activity. In the Savannah Region, Agbodza ordered a reduction in the scope of work for China International Water and Electric Corporation and Poly Changda Engineering Company due to insufficient mobilization on the Wenchi-Bole road project.

Minister Agbodza has recently extended his oversight to the Enchi–Elubo road project in the Western and Western North regions. Following a site inspection on 15 September 2026, he issued an ultimatum to Top International Engineering, threatening to terminate its contract if the firm fails to account for progress by 18 September 2026. In the Ashanti Region, the Minister announced the government is considering referring two quantity surveyors to the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) for investigation regarding inflated compensation claims.

Regarding major highway developments, the Accra-Kumasi Expressway project has reached significant milestones, with the Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) Engineers completing the clearing of the right-of-way. Expanding on these efforts, Agbodza has issued directives to accelerate the Accra-Kumasi Bypass, targeting a December 2027 completion. He specifically noted that contractors must intensify efforts in the high-congestion Konongo section. To protect infrastructure, Agbodza warned utility and telecommunications companies against damaging newly completed roads, stating the government will take legal action against providers like Ghana Water and the Electricity Company if they fail to coordinate installations with road contractors.

Entities

Governs Kwame Agbodza · Ministry of Roads and Highways · Accra-Kumasi bypass · Kwame Governs Agbodza · Accra-Kumasi Expressway

Claims

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"$2 billion has been secured in a dedicated account at the Bank of Ghana for the project."

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"The government will not use external loans or borrowing to finance the expressway construction."

The first claim asserts no external loans or borrowing will be used, while the second claim asserts $2 billion has already been secured in a dedicated account, which implies a specific funding source/

[DISPUTED] The government will not use external loans or borrowing to finance the expressway construction.
[DISPUTED] $2 billion has been secured in a dedicated account at the Bank of Ghana for the project.
[● 4 SOURCES] The new expressway route will reduce the distance between Accra and Kumasi by nearly 70 kilometres.
[● 3 SOURCES] The recommended speed on the new expressway will be 120 km/h.
[● 2 SOURCES] The total funding for the project is expected to reach $4 billion by the end of 2026.
[● 2 SOURCES] The expressway will include eight interchanges, 11 overpasses, and 55 mainline bridges.
[○ 1 SOURCE] Over 800 farmers are slated to receive compensation for land within the expressway's right of way.
[○ 1 SOURCE] The Ghana Armed Forces cleared 183.6 kilometres of the right of way, exceeding the 175.6 km target.

Timeline

28 days ago

[BUSINESS] 6 sources
Ghana Roads Minister orders acceleration of Accra-Kumasi Bypass
Ghana's Roads Minister has ordered contractors to accelerate the Accra-Kumasi Bypass project for a 2027 completion and warned utility companies against digging up newly finished roads.
28 days ago

[BUSINESS] 3 sources
Ghana government pays road contractors over $2bn in two years
Ghana's Roads and Highways Minister announced the government has paid over $2 billion to road contractors in the last two years to settle debts and fund new projects.
about 1 month ago

[POLITICS] 5 sources
Ghanaian Roads Minister threatens contractor over Enchi–Elubo road delays
Ghana's Roads Minister Kwame Agbodza has threatened to cancel Top International Engineering's contract for the Enchi–Elubo road project due to slow progress despite GH₵82 million in funding.
about 2 months ago

[BUSINESS] 17 sources
Accra-Kumasi Expressway: Right-of-way cleared and funding secured
Ghana has completed right-of-way clearing for the Accra-Kumasi Expressway. The $4 billion project will be domestically funded and is expected to reduce travel time between the two cities to two hours.
about 2 months ago

[POLITICS] 3 sources
Ghanaian Minister defends nationwide road inspections
Ghana's Minister for Roads and Highways, Governs Kwame Agbodza, denied that nationwide road inspections are targeting contractors, stating they aim to monitor progress and ensure timely project completion.
about 2 months ago

[POLITICS] 4 sources
Ghana Roads Minister reduces Chinese firms' contract scopes
Ghana's Roads Minister has halved the contract scopes for two Chinese firms on the Wenchi-Bole road project due to disappointing progress and insufficient mobilization.
2 months ago

[POLITICS] 2 sources
Ghana Roads Minister warns surveyors over compensation delays
Ghana's Roads Minister has accused surveyors of stalling the Accra-Kumasi bypass by advising owners to reject compensation, prompting a new collaborative effort between the Ministry and the GhIS.
2 months ago

[POLITICS] 2 sources
Ghana Roads Minister threatens EOCO action over inflated compensation claims
Ghana's Roads Minister is considering reporting quantity surveyors to EOCO for allegedly inflating compensation claims for road project-affected properties, causing state losses and project delays.
2 months ago

[POLITICS] 4 sources
Ghanaian Roads Minister orders acceleration of Tema road projects
Ghanaian Roads Minister Kwame Governs Agbodza has ordered contractors to accelerate work on the Tema Roundabout to Tetteh Quarshie Interchange and the Tema-Aflao Road to reduce commuter disruption.

Sources

3news.com · adomonline.com · agriwatchgh.com · asaaseradio.com · ashantireport.com · chale.news · ghanaguardian.com · ghanaiantimes.com.gh · ghanamma.com · ghananewspage.com · gharticles.com · kessbenonline.com · metrotvonline.com · myjoyonline.com · newtelegraphng.com · onuaonline.com · opemsuo.com · oyerepafmonline.com · rainbowradioonline.com · thechronicle.com.gh · thehighstreetjournal.com · thevaultznews.com · todaygh.com · upperwestmedia.net

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