The Minister for Roads and Highways, Kwame Governs Agbodza, has assured contractors working on the Accra–Kumasi Highway that government remains committed to completing all ongoing road projects, despite plans to construct a new expressway linking the two major cities.
According to the minister, the proposed Accra–Kumasi Expressway is intended to complement the existing highway rather than replace it, as part of a broader strategy to improve transport efficiency and connectivity across the country.
Speaking to contractors in the Eastern Region during his nationwide inspection tour of road projects, Mr Agbodza said both the current highway and the planned expressway remain key priorities under the government’s infrastructure agenda.
“The government has the intention to build a new road known as the Accra-Kumasi Expressway, which is not a substitute for the existing Accra-Kumasi Highway. It is supposed to complement that one. So nobody should be afraid that because we are doing the expressway, the existing ones will no longer be a priority,” he stated on Monday, May 11, 2026.
He explained that the expressway would operate on a commercial basis, allowing motorists to pay tolls for faster travel, while the existing highway would continue to provide a more affordable alternative for commuters.
Mr Agbodza noted that the arrangement would give motorists the freedom to choose routes based on their budget and travel preferences.
“So if somebody wants to drive from Accra to Kumasi on the expressway and pay $10, $50, whatever the cost may be, somebody can do it in two hours. Somebody can decide, I want to do the existing Accra-Kumasi in five hours, six hours. That is a choice for the person to do,” he explained.
He further assured contractors that government remains focused on completing all outstanding works on both projects, adding that most ongoing road projects are expected to be delivered by the end of 2027 if implementation stays on schedule.
“In any case, that will also be tolled anyway because it’s an investment we are putting in it. So let everybody in the country be assured that the two projects are priorities for the government. We are going to complete all of them,” he added.
According to the minister, discussions on project costs and timelines have already been concluded with contractors, with some projects likely to be completed ahead of schedule.
Mr Agbodza said the assurance is aimed at strengthening confidence in the government’s infrastructure agenda, improving coordination within the road sector, and providing clarity for stakeholders involved in ongoing projects.