Big Push road projects targeted for completion by end of 2027 – Suhuyini

The government of Ghana has set a 24-month deadline for road projects under its Big Push programme, aiming for completion and handover by the end of 2027. This accelerated schedule is designed to deliver critical infrastructure more swiftly, with contractors behind schedule subject to increased monitoring and corrective actions.

Projects such as the Adenta section are expected to see substantial progress by December, improving traffic conditions. The Tema-Aflao corridor also anticipates additional traffic routes, though not all sections will be completed by year-end. Deputy Minister for Roads and Highways, Alhassan Suhuyini, explained that while some projects typically take 36 months, the Big Push programme has provided contractors with half that time.

He stated, "Under normal circumstances, engineers expect contractors to take about 36 months to finish these projects, but we have given them 24 months." Suhuyini emphasized ongoing supervision of construction sites and pressure on contractors to rectify delays, ensuring completed projects are commissioned by mid-2027, including by President John Dramani Mahama.