{
  "id": 7349354,
  "title": "Accra-Kumasi Expressway to be operated and maintained for 50 years through toll revenue",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/14/accra-kumasi-expressway-to-be-operated-and-maintained-for-50-years",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-09-14T15:45:08.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "MyJoyOnline Ghana",
    "slug": "myjoyonline-ghana",
    "url": "https://www.myjoyonline.com/accra-kumasi-expressway-to-be-operated-and-maintained-for-50-years-through-toll-revenue/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Accra-Kumasi Expressway is set to be operated and maintained for a period of 50 years, pursuant to a government-owned company established specifically for the purpose. Francis Ahlidza, the Chief Executive Officer of the Accra-Kumasi Expressway Limited, disclosed to Joy News' The Pulse on Monday, September 14, that the revenue generated from tolling will be utilized to repay the costs associated with both construction and maintenance throughout the duration of the concession. Ahlidza stated that the company was established in 2025 following the approval of the concession by Parliament. He emphasized that the company's responsibilities encompass not only the construction but also the design, construction, and maintenance of the expressway for an extended 50-year period. Throughout this timeframe, the company will be accountable for the upkeep and operation of the facility, while simultaneously generating revenue through tolling to cover the costs incurred. Ahlidza explained that the tolling revenue will be allocated towards covering both the construction and maintenance expenses, ensuring that the road maintains the required standard throughout its design life. He further added that this arrangement is intended to ensure a consistent level of service on the expressway throughout the entire duration of the project. The development follows the clearance and definition of the right of way for the expressway by the Ghana Armed Forces. Ahlidza further stated that the project is now in the procurement stage, with the designs already completed and construction firms expected to be selected based on their ability to undertake the project. Construction is anticipated to commence in January 2027, with the government expected to formally announce the project's initiation before the end of 2026.",
  "summary": "The Accra-Kumasi Expressway is expected to be operated and maintained for 50 years under a government-owned company established specifically to manage the project.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
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      {
        "outlet": "Adom Online",
        "title": "Accra-Kumasi Expressway to be operated and maintained for 50 years under state-owned company",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/14/accra-kumasi-expressway-to-be-operated-and-maintained-for-50-years-7355379",
        "published": "2026-09-14T16:35:40.000Z"
      }
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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."
}