President John Dramani Mahama on Thursday, April 23, 2026, inspected ongoing works on the 30-kilometre Kasoa–Winneba road dualisation project, reaffirming his government’s commitment to completing the long-delayed infrastructure initiative.

The $180 million dual carriageway, which runs along the busy Kasoa–Winneba highway, was initiated under a previous administration but stalled before completion. Upon assuming office, President Mahama pledged to revive the project under the government’s “Big Push” agenda to improve connectivity and stimulate economic growth.

Accompanied by the Minister for Roads and Highways, Kwame Governs Agbodza, the President toured sections of the project to assess the pace and quality of work.

Speaking at Budumburam in the Central Region, President Mahama highlighted the strategic importance of the road, describing the region as a major hub for investment and tourism whose potential has been constrained by inadequate infrastructure.

“The Central Region is an attractive destination for investment and tourism. However, limitations in the road network have made it difficult for investors to fully tap into its potential,” he said.

He expressed confidence that completing the dual carriageway would unlock new economic opportunities, drawing comparisons with the industrial growth along the Tema–Dawa corridor.

“If you look at the stretch from Tema to Dawa, you will see increasing industrial activity. Completing this road will similarly encourage investors to establish factories along this corridor, creating jobs for local communities,” the President added.

Minister Agbodza commended the contractor for the quality of work and disclosed that government is working to fast-track the project’s completion.

Although the contractual completion date is March 2027, he indicated that efforts are underway to deliver the project ahead of schedule.

“We are working closely with the contractor to ensure that this project is completed by December 31, 2026—several months ahead of the original timeline—to help ease traffic congestion,” he said.

The project includes key features such as 16 pedestrian footbridges, two underpasses at Budumburam, and a flyover to enhance safety, improve traffic flow, and increase road capacity.

When completed, the Kasoa–Winneba dualisation project is expected to significantly reduce travel time, improve road safety, and boost economic activity along one of Ghana’s busiest transport corridors.