President John Dramani Mahama has restated his administration’s commitment to building a new Accra-Kumasi Expressway to expedite the movement of goods and people between Ghana’s two major cities and beyond.
He stated that some people were concerned that with the unveiling of the new Accra-Kumasi Expressway project, the ongoing dualisation of the old Accra-Kumasi Highway will be abandoned.
“This path will not be abandoned. “Work is still going on,” the President said during his second inspection tour of the 33.4-kilometer Ofankor-Nsawam road dualization project.
Maripoma Enterprise Limited, one of Ghana’s premier construction businesses, is executing the project, which has now been included in the government’s Big Push Agenda for infrastructure development.
According to President Mahama, there was work being done all the way from Apedwa to Anyinam in the Eastern Region.
He stated that in order to open up the road, the government would add the Ashanti Region end of it.
The President reaffirmed the importance of the former Accra-Kumasi Highway.
“But it will also exist alongside the Accra-Kumasi Expressway. So that for those who want to go very fast, for the big trucks that carry heavy cargo, instead of using this stretch, they can use that stretch. Of course, they’ll pay a toll to be able to use it,” he said.
He pointed out that the previous Accra-Kumasi alignment was still in place.
“This alignment will still be available for road users. But we’re going to invest in a new Expressway that will take people to Kumasi faster than this old one has done,”
Regarding the Ofankor-Nsawam road dualization project, President Mahama praised the contractors and consultants for the speed at which work has progressed since his previous visit on September 3, 2025.
And I hope you keep pushing it the way you have. We would likely take over the road sooner than you had stated in July if you do, I’m sure.
He said that he was at the project site precisely ninety days ago due to the public outrage regarding the character of that specific length of road, the Ofankor-Nsawam route.
“And I’m quite impressed with the progress that has been made. I’ll urge the contractor to continue to push hard. The last time I came he assured us that by July next year he’ll be able to hand over the road.”
“But if I look at the progress being made, I’m sure that by April next year, if you guys push hard, you’ll be able to finish this road and hand it over so that we can use it.”
The Minister of Roads and Highways, Mr. Kwame Governs Agbodza, expressed gratitude to the President for his support of the Big Push and all other road projects in the nation.
He said he hoped the President will leave a legacy of pride for all Ghanaians.
Maripoma Enterprise Ltd.’s Senior Project Manager, Mr. Mahama Abdulai, emphasized the company’s dedication to completing the project on time.
Source: newsthemegh.com