President John Dramani Mahama has disclosed that work has commenced on 50 major road projects spanning 1,144 kilometres across the country under the government’s “Big Push” infrastructure initiative.

Delivering his State of the Nation Address, the President stated that the total estimated cost of the 50 projects stands at GHS 50 billion.

He added that the government is simultaneously completing 23 additional road projects initiated by the previous administration but left underfunded.

According to him, the 23 inherited projects cover 573 kilometres and are projected to cost GHS 15 billion to complete.

In total, 73 road projects are currently progressing across all 16 regions, with the government expecting significant and visible advancement by the end of the year.

Major Ongoing Projects

Among the critical projects currently underway are:

Tepa–Mabang–Goaso Road

Kumasi By-pass Road

Suame Interchange and associated local roads

Sunyani Outer Ring Road

Sampa–Jinijini Road

Techiman–Nkonsia–Wenchi Road

Dualisation of the Winneba–Cape Coast Road

Kwahu Tafo–Adawso Road

Dodowa–Afienya–Dawhenya Road

Gbintiri–Nakpanduri Road

Tamale Outer Ring Road

Wenchi–Sawla Road

Sawla–Wa Road

Bole–Chache and Bole Town Roads

Navrongo–Tumu Road

Tumu–Han–Lawra Road

Atimpoku–Ho Road

Ho–Denu Road

Dualisation of Accra–Aflao Road (Phase I)

Dualisation of Cape Coast–Takoradi Road

Dadieso–Akontombra Road

Feeder Roads Also Receiving Attention

The President further noted that key feeder roads are also being upgraded to improve connectivity in rural communities. These include:

Akosombo–Gyakiti–Kudikope Road

Yeniam Junction–Sedorm Road

Apeguso–Mpakadan Road

Todome–Toh Kpalime–Dzemeni Road

President Mahama emphasised that the “Big Push” programme is designed to accelerate infrastructure development, enhance regional integration, and stimulate economic growth nationwide.

 

He assured Ghanaians that the government remains committed to ensuring value for money and delivering durable road networks to support trade, agriculture, and mobility across the country.