The Managing Director of the Accra-Kumasi Expressway Limited, Engineer Francis Ahlidza, says construction of the 175.6-kilometre Accra-Kumasi Expressway is expected to be completed by December 2028.
According to him, physical construction works are scheduled to begin in January 2027, following the completion of the procurement and contractor selection processes.
Speaking in an interview on Citi FM’s Breakfast Show, Engineer Ahlidza said the procurement process is already underway, with prospective contractors being invited to express interest in executing the project.
He explained that the process is being undertaken through international competitive procurement and will be conducted in two stages to ensure the selection of competent contractors.
“We are working with a two-year construction period starting at the end of this year. We have started the procurement process by requesting for firms to express interest which is an international competitive process but we will do that in two stages.
“We expect to close this at the end of the year so that the contractors can start working in January 2027 and complete by December 2028.”
The timeline means that, provided there are no major setbacks in the procurement or construction phases, motorists could begin using the completed expressway by the end of 2028.
Right-of-way handed over
The announcement follows the official handing-over of the right-of-way for the project on Monday, September 14, marking a major step towards the commencement of construction.
The Accra-Kumasi Expressway is expected to improve transportation and connectivity between Accra and Kumasi, two of Ghana’s major economic centres.
The project is also expected to facilitate the movement of people and goods along the busy corridor while reducing travel times and improving road safety for motorists.
Key features
The 175.6-kilometre expressway will include several major road infrastructure components designed to improve traffic flow and safety.
These include eight grade-separated interchanges, 11 vehicle overpasses and 55 mainline bridges.
Once completed, the project is expected to provide a faster and safer alternative for motorists travelling between Accra and Kumasi while supporting economic activity along the corridor.
