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Government to Complete 32 Roads in Two Years — Roads Minister Kwame Governs Agbodza

In a major development in Ghana’s road infrastructure agenda, Hon. Kwame Governs Agbodza, Minister for Roads and Highways, announced on Citi FM that the government is committed to completing 32 key road projects within the next two years as part of its flagship “Big Push” initiative aimed at transforming the country’s transport network  .

🇬🇭 Strategic Road Infrastructure Push

The announcement was made during the Mid-Year Budget Review process in Parliament, where Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson presented the government’s infrastructure agenda. Under the current strategy, 32 roads across multiple regions have been prioritized for rehabilitation, upgrading, or new construction, with completion targeted by end of 2027  .

🛣️ Minister’s Commitment and Oversight

Speaking to media in Accra, Minister Agbodza emphasized that funding is already in place and that the Ministry intends to deliver on its promise within the stipulated timeline. He detailed that contracts for these projects would be awarded imminently, allowing for execution to begin without delays  .

He reiterated that the government has secured sufficient financing through the Road Fund, backed by allocations released by the Ministry of Finance. According to key parliamentary stakeholders, the first tranche of GHS 13.85 billion was released and a second disbursement is expected by September to cover the two-year cost of the initiative  .

🗂️ Key Roads Under the “Big Push” Programme

The 32 road projects span major arterial routes and strategic regional connections, including:

  1. Construction of a new bridge over the Oti River at Dambai
  2. Rehabilitation of Wa–Han Road
  3. Upgrading of Tumu–Hamile and Tumu–Lawra Roads
  4. Reconstruction of Navrongo–Tumu Road
  5. Techiman–Wenchi and Wenchi–Sawla roads
  6. Sunyani and Kumasi Outer Ring Roads
  7. Reconstruction and dualization of Tema–Aflao, Cape Coast–Takoradi roads
  8. Dodowa–Afienya–Dawhenya and Asikuma Junction–Anyirawasi routes
  9. Regional connectors, including Penyi–Aflao, Enchi–Elubo, and Sefwi Adabokrom roads  .

🎯 Impact and Outlook

This infrastructure surge forms the core of the government’s broader developmental strategy to rehabilitate critical roadways and spur economic growth. Officials say public consultations will continue to ensure accountability, transparency, and alignment with regional development priorities.

The accelerated schedule reflects the government’s commitment to turning campaign promises into tangible improvements. Minister Agbodza’s pledge to deliver all 32 roads within two years marks a significant escalation of Ghana’s road master plan—and positions the Big Push as a key vehicle for national transformation.

For Nsemgh readers, the project signifies renewed momentum in Ghana’s infrastructure sector, with visible improvements expected on major transport corridors across the country.

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