{
  "id": 7543849,
  "title": "Accra-Kumasi Expressway to be ready by 2028 if all goes as planned – MD",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/15/accra-kumasi-expressway-to-be-ready-by-2028-if-all-goes-as-planned-md",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-15T11:37:19.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Adom Online",
    "slug": "adom-online",
    "url": "https://www.adomonline.com/accra-kumasi-expressway-to-be-ready-by-2028-if-all-goes-as-planned-md/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Engineer Francis Ahlidza, Managing Director of the Accra-Kumasi Expressway Limited, has revealed that the construction of the 175.6-kilometre highway is anticipated to be finalized by December 2028, provided no substantial obstacles arise. The physical work is slated to commence in January 2027, post the successful completion of the procurement and contractor selection phases. In a recent interview on Citi FM’s Breakfast Show, Ahlidza disclosed that the procurement process has already started, inviting interested firms to participate in the project. This procedure is being carried out through an international competitive bidding system, divided into two stages to guarantee the involvement of qualified contractors. According to Ahlidza, the project is on track to commence construction towards the end of the year, with construction teams expected to commence work in January 2027 and complete the expressway by December 2028. The completion of the Accra-Kumasi Expressway is projected to significantly enhance transportation and connectivity between Accra and Kumasi, two of Ghana's major economic hubs. This development is also expected to facilitate the movement of people and goods along the busy corridor, thereby reducing travel durations and bolstering road safety for motorists. The expressway will incorporate several key infrastructure components to optimize traffic flow and safety. These include eight grade-separated interchanges, 11 vehicle overpasses, and 55 mainline bridges. Upon its completion, the project is poised to provide a swifter and safer alternative for motorists commuting between Accra and Kumasi, thereby stimulating economic activities along the corridor.",
  "summary": "The Managing Director of the Accra-Kumasi Expressway Limited, Engineer Francis Ahlidza, says construction of the 175.6-kilometre Accra-Kumasi Expressway is expected to be completed by December 2028. According to him, physical construction works are scheduled to begin in January 2027, following the completion of the procurement and contractor selection processes. Speaking in an interview on Citi…",
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  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 5,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "3News",
        "title": "Government secures $2bn domestic funds to kickstart Accra-Kumasi Expressway",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/14/government-secures-2bn-domestic-funds-to-kickstart-accra-kumasi",
        "published": "2026-09-14T13:52:17.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "MyJoyOnline Ghana",
        "title": "GAF hands over 175.6km right-of-way for Accra-Kumasi Expressway construction to gov’t",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/14/gaf-hands-over-175-6km-right-of-way-for-accra-kumasi-expressway",
        "published": "2026-09-14T13:57:09.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Adom Online",
        "title": "Accra-Kumasi Expressway design makes provision for future railway line – Mahama",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/14/accra-kumasi-expressway-design-makes-provision-for-future-railway",
        "published": "2026-09-14T16:23:06.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Starr FM",
        "title": "Mahama: $2bn secured for Accra-Kumasi Expressway, no borrowing involved",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/15/mahama-2bn-secured-for-accra-kumasi-expressway-no-borrowing-involved",
        "published": "2026-09-15T06:13:28.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
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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."
}