“Stalled Accra-Kumasi Highway projects to be completed by 2027” – Governs Agbodza
By Celestine Avi 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 […]
Ghana's Minister for Roads and Highways, Kwame Governs Agbodza, has promised that the stalled sections of the Accra-Kumasi Highway will be finished by the end of 2027. Contractors are expected to resume work shortly, with four more teams anticipated to begin by the close of the week. Mr Agbodza emphasized that access routes along the highway corridor have not been neglected.
The Accra-Kumasi Expressway, stretching 198.7 kilometers, is considered a critical national transportation project. It aims to enhance connectivity between Ghana's two largest economic hubs, reduce travel times and logistics expenses, bolster road safety, and facilitate the movement of people and goods. This initiative is part of President John Dramani Mahama's Big Push infrastructure program, which seeks to invest in key infrastructure to spur economic activity, generate employment, and boost productivity.
The government has established Accra-Kumasi Expressway Limited as a special purpose vehicle under the Ghana Infrastructure Investment Fund to manage the project's development, financing, construction, operation, and maintenance. The company is currently progressing through international competitive pre-qualification, seeking experienced and financially robust firms with a proven track record in projects of similar scale and complexity.
Agbodza stressed the importance of a competitive, transparent, and thorough procurement process to guarantee quality, value for money, and timely completion. The project is expected to generate job opportunities for Ghanaian engineers, contractors, consultants, suppliers, artisans, and young professionals, promoting skill transfer and local business participation.
Additionally, the expressway is part of a broader strategy to connect Ghana's major economic corridors, including the upcoming Kumasi Outer Ring Road, aiming to create a safer, swifter, and more productive transportation network that supports agriculture, trade, industry, and the nation's overall economic growth.
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