Ghana is set to witness a significant upgrade to its road network, with the Minister for Roads and Highways, Kwame Governs Agbodza, confirming the issuance of commitment authorisations for 29 key infrastructure projects under the government’s ambitious “Big Push Programme”. The announcement, made during the ongoing #AccountabilitySeries, highlights a renewed focus on improving connectivity and economic activity across the country.
The minister of state in charge of government communications, Hon. Felix Kwakye Ofosu on social media platform X, include the construction of a new bridge over the Oti River at Dambai, the dualisation of the Winneba-Mankessim and Cape Coast-Takoradi roads, and the rehabilitation of several critical routes such as the Tema-Aflao and Ho-Aflao roads. Other initiatives encompass the upgrading of the Tumu-Hamile and Adomi Bridge-Akwamufie roads, alongside the construction of the Sunyani and Kumasi Outer Ring Roads.
This development follows the Ministry of Finance’s mid-year fiscal policy review on 24 July, where Finance Minister Dr Cassiel Ato Forson outlined plans for 32 road projects, suggesting that the list may evolve as priorities are refined. The Dambai Oti River bridge, a flagship project, has been singled out for its potential to enhance regional connectivity, with President John Dramani Mahama recently announcing a sod-cutting ceremony to mark its commencement.
Mr Agbodza emphasised that the projects are part of a broader strategy to address longstanding infrastructure deficits. “These authorisations reflect our commitment to delivering tangible improvements for Ghanaians, ensuring safer and more efficient travel while boosting economic opportunities,” he stated during the #AccountabilitySeries update.
However, the announcement has sparked mixed reactions online. Some citizens have raised concerns over the exclusion of certain roads, such as the Nsawam route and projects in the northern region, with one user commenting, “Not even one road in the northern region is part of the list.” This has reignited debates about regional equity in infrastructure development, a concern supported by World Bank data indicating that only 34% of rural roads in Ghana were in good condition as of 2023.
The Ministry has yet to respond to these specific grievances, but the projects are expected to commence swiftly, with funding secured within the 2025 budget limits. As work progresses, the government aims to maintain macroeconomic stability under its International Monetary Fund programme, balancing expenditure with revenue collection.
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Find attached the post made by Hon. Felix Kwakye Ofosu;