ACCRA–KUMASI EXPRESSWAY HITS MAJOR MILESTONE — GAF COMPLETES 175.6KM CORRIDOR CLEARING

The Ghana Armed Forces has completed the right-of-way clearing for the proposed Accra–Kumasi Expressway, bringing the ambitious six-lane road project a major step closer to construction.

The military engineering team has cleared 175.6 kilometres of the corridor in 19 weeks, beating the original 20-week target by one week.

‘MISSION ACCOMPLISHED’

The completion marks a significant milestone in preparations for one of Ghana’s biggest infrastructure projects.

The Ghana Armed Forces was tasked with clearing the designated corridor to create the required right-of-way ahead of the next stages, including detailed engineering and construction. Defence Minister Kenneth Gilbert Adjei described the achievement simply as: “Mission accomplished.”

FROM 50% TO FULL CLEARING

The progress has been rapid.

As of June 25, only 89.5 kilometres, representing 50.9% of the corridor, had been cleared. By September 3, the figure had risen to 170 kilometres, leaving just six kilometres. The military has now completed the full 175.6-kilometre assignment.

$1.7 BILLION ALREADY SECURED

The government has also announced that US$1.7 billion has been deposited at the Bank of Ghana in a dedicated account for the project.

Finance Minister Dr Cassiel Ato Forson says the full funding required will be ready by the end of 2026 and insists that the project will not be financed through borrowing.

THE BIG ROAD PROJECT

The proposed expressway will stretch 176 kilometres between Accra and Kumasi and is designed as a six-lane, bidirectional highway.

When completed, it is expected to cut travel time between the two cities to roughly two hours, while improving road safety, easing congestion and reducing transportation costs. Plans also include modern interchanges, bridges, intelligent transport systems, electronic tolling, emergency response facilities and rest areas.

NEXT STOP: CONSTRUCTION

With the right-of-way clearing now completed, attention shifts to the next phase of the project.

Government had previously indicated that procurement for the main construction contract would commence in September, following the completion of feasibility studies and detailed engineering designs.

The corridor is cleared. The money is being lined up. The next big question is when the machines will finally move in.

Accra–Kumasi Expressway: Ghana’s mega-road project is edging closer to reality.