Gov't commits to 32 major road projects under Big Push programme

The Ministry of Finance has announced a comprehensive list of road infrastructure projects approved for execution under the government’s Big Push Programme, as part of the 2025 Mid-Year Fiscal Policy Review.
Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, in his presentation to Parliament on Thursday, July 24, 2025, confirmed that commitment authorisations have been issued to advance construction, upgrading, and rehabilitation works on several key roads across the country.
Among the projects are the construction of a new bridge over the Oti River at Dambai, the dualization of the Winneba–Mankessim and Cape Coast–Takoradi roads, and the construction of the Kumasi Outer Ring Road (Eastern Quadrant).
Other major works include:
Rehabilitation of the Wa–Han, Techiman–Nkonsia–Wenchi, Wenchi–Sawla, and Dodowa–Afienya–Dawhenya roads;
Upgrading of the Tumu–Hamile, Tumu–Han–Lawra, and Navrongo–Tumu roads;
Reconstruction of the Atimpoku–Asikuma Junction, Anujrawasi–Ho Tritrinu, and Tema–Aflao (Section 1) roads;
Rehabilitation of Ho–Kpetoe, Kpetoe–Afadengigba, Afadengigba–Pengi, and Pengi–Aflao roads;
Upgrading of Akosombo–Gyakitikudikope, Asikuma–Anum Boso–Kpalime, and Adomi Bridge–Akwamufie roads;
Construction of the Enchi–Elubo, Dadieso–Akontombra, and Enchi–Kudjouru–Pekgi roads.
Dr. Forson stressed that these projects are strategically targeted at improving road connectivity, easing traffic congestion, and enhancing economic activity nationwide.
He reaffirmed the government’s commitment to delivering on its infrastructure agenda under the Big Push Programme, noting that improved roads remain central to Ghana’s growth and development.
Source: classfmonline.com/Cecil Mensah
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