{
  "id": 2600793,
  "title": "Accra-Kumasi Expressway almost complete – Roads Minister",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/22/accra-kumasi-expressway-almost-complete-roads-minister",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-22T15:09:18.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Adom Online",
    "slug": "adom-online",
    "url": "https://www.adomonline.com/accra-kumasi-expressway-almost-complete-roads-minister/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Ghana's Roads and Highways Minister, Govern Kwame Agbodza, has announced that the Accra-Kumasi Expressway project is nearing completion, with only a small portion of clearing work remaining. The expressway, a key infrastructure initiative, links the capital city of Accra with Ghana's second-largest city, Kumasi. Speaking on Friday, Mr. Agbodza stated that the project team is anticipating completing the remaining stretch, which could be anywhere from 10 to 15 kilometers, before connecting the expressway to the Kumasi Orbiter, also known as the Kumasi Ring Road.\n\nThe Accra-Kumasi Expressway is a prominent road project aimed at enhancing connectivity between Ghana's two largest cities, facilitating smoother travel, and stimulating economic growth along the route. Mr. Agbodza also expressed gratitude towards the Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, for his instrumental support and guidance on road infrastructure projects within the Kumasi region. He mentioned that the Asantehene's advocacy for road development in the area has been crucial, particularly in the progress made towards opening the Sewua Hospital, which is intended to serve as a regional healthcare facility for Kumasi.\n\nAs per the Minister's information, the contractor, Kofi Job, is almost done with one segment of the work and is about to commence the other side of the road. Mr. Agbodza affirmed that the contractor will continue until the work is fully completed. He also acknowledged the contribution of the Ghana Armed Forces in supporting the clearing exercise, and reiterated his appreciation for the Asantehene's ongoing backing of road development initiatives in the Ashanti Region.",
  "summary": "The Minister for Roads and Highways, Governs Kwame Agbodza, says less than 20 kilometres of clearing work remains before the Accra-Kumasi Expressway project reaches Kumasi. He said the project has made significant progress, with only a short stretch left before the expressway links up with the Kumasi Orbiter, also known as the Kumasi Ring Road. […]",
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "MyJoyOnline Ghana",
        "title": "Accra-Kumasi Expressway almost complete – Roads Minister",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/22/accra-kumasi-expressway-almost-complete-roads-minister-2616365",
        "published": "2026-08-22T16:53:20.000Z"
      }
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  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}