Work on the Accra–Kumasi bypass projects has picked up again after contractors returned to the various sections, signalling renewed momentum on one of the country’s key road corridors.
Roads and Highways Minister Kwame Agbodza made the announcement during an inspection of the project sites, stressing that government remains determined to finish the bypasses by the end of 2027.
“This road project will be completed, just like our other priority projects. This is also a priority project for government,” the Minister said.
The contractors handling the different stretches also reaffirmed their readiness to deliver within the planned timelines.
Progress on the various sections now stands at 77 percent on the Osino South Bound, 70 percent on the Osino North Bound, 74.6 percent on the Anyinam South Bound, and 99 percent on the Anyinam North Bound.
The Enyiresi South Bound is at 65 percent, the Enyiresi North Bound at 64 percent, the Konongo South Bound at 74 percent, and the Konongo North Bound at 60 percent.
Once completed, the bypasses are expected to add extra capacity and ease the heavy congestion that has long plagued the Accra–Kumasi route.
At the same time, rehabilitation continues on the existing Accra–Kumasi Highway. Crews are carrying out sectional repairs on the worst-hit portions, to be followed by a full asphaltic overlay across the corridor.
The aim is to keep the current road in better shape while the new bypasses take shape.
Mr Agbodza urged motorists still using the existing highway to remain patient and careful as the dual works continue.
“All drivers on the existing Accra–Kumasi Highway, please exercise patience. We need you alive,” he said.
He cautioned against speeding and risky overtaking, warning that impatience could cost lives.
“Let us not use haste, overspeeding, and wrong manoeuvres to lose any life,” the Minister stressed.
He gave an assurance that government is focused on finishing the projects and providing the additional capacity needed for smoother travel between the two cities.
“We are going to complete this project and create more capacity so that you can drive at a more consistent speed between Accra and Kumasi,” he added.
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