Gov't fast-tracks Accra-Kumasi expressway with military-led groundwork
Ghana Armed Forces has begun early works on the Accra-Kumasi Expressway. The Finance Minister Dr Cassiel Ato Forson disclosed the progress in a post on X on Tuesday, May 5, noting what he described as rapid mobilisation on one of the government's flagship infrastructure projects. The clearing exercise, carried out by personnel of the Ghana Armed Forces, has so far covered 17.75 kilometres of thick vegetation along the project corridor.
Four military work gangs are operating continuously from Asuboa near Akim Oda, working under challenging weather conditions as part of efforts to complete the initial phase within a 20-week schedule. The Accra-Kumasi Expressway is a planned six-lane highway stretching about 198.7 kilometres. Dr Forson previously reiterated the government's commitment to delivering the expressway within three years during an appearance on the Citi Breakfast Show in November 2025, despite scepticism from sections of the public over the timeline.
Senior military leadership is monitoring progress on the ground. Chief of Defence Staff General William Agyapong has reportedly inspected the works and commended the pace of execution by troops. Authorities say the current clearing phase is critical to setting the foundation for full-scale construction.
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The Ghana Armed Forces is undertaking preliminary work on the Accra-Kumasi Expressway. This signals progress on a major infrastructure project - but what challenges lie ahead?
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