Gov’t to Complete 32 Major Road Projects in Two Years – Agbodza
Roads Minister outlines strict timelines, penalty clauses, and 24/7 work schedules to ensure timely delivery of 32 key road and bridge projects nationwide.
- All selected contractors are expected to finish construction within two years under strict timelines
- Contracts include clauses for termination after three months of unjustified delay; poor supervision will also be penalized
- Contractors must work around
Minister for Roads and Highways, Governs Kwame Agbodza, has announced that the government is embarking on an ambitious plan to complete 32 major road and bridge projects nationwide within a strict two-year timeline.
Contractors are expected to work continuously under tight supervision, with severe penalties for delays and poor performance.
Speaking in an interview on Thursday, July 31, 2025, Mr. Agbodza said commencement certificates have been secured for all projects, and the procurement process is currently underway to engage contractors for immediate mobilisation.
“These contracts are for 24 months, from start to finish,” the Minister explained. “We are ensuring this time that contracts include firm clauses for penalties. If you delay beyond three months without justification, your contract will be terminated — no excuses.”
Agbodza added that 24/7 work schedules will be required, and professional indemnity clauses will be embedded in all agreements to hold contractors accountable for any infrastructure failures.
“If the road fails, we will trigger the indemnity and recover funds to fix it,” he warned. “This is a clear message: deliver quality or face the consequences.”
The Minister also issued a caution to consultants, saying poor supervision will no longer be tolerated.
Below are the 32 priority road and bridge projects expected to be completed by August 2027:
1 -Construction of a new bridge on the Oti River at Dambai
2 -Upgrading of Tumu–Hamile Road
3-Upgrading of Tumu – Han – Lawra Road
4 -Reconstruction of Navrongo – Tumu Road
5 -Rehabilitation of Techiman – Nkonsia – Wenchi Road
6 -Rehabilitation of Wenchi – Sawla Road
7 -Construction of Sunyani Outer Ring Road
8 -Construction of Kumasi Outer Ring Road (Eastern Quadrant)
10 -Rehabilitation of Gibitri – Nakpanduri Road
11 -Rehabilitation of Dodo Pepesu – Nkwanta Road
12 -Rehabilitation of Atimpoku – Asikuma Junction Road
13- Rehabilitation of Asikuma Junction – Anyirawasi Road
14 -Reconstruction of Anyirawasi – Ho Titrinu Road
15 Upgrading of Akosombo–Gyakiti–Kudikope Road
16 Upgrading of Asikuma to Anum Boso–Kpalime Road
17 Upgrading of Adomi Bridge to Akwamufie Road
18 Rehabilitation of Ho – Kpetoe Road
19 Rehabilitation of Kpetoe – Afiadenyigba Road
20 Rehabilitation of Afiadenyigba – Penyi Road
21 Rehabilitation of Penyi – Aflao Road
22 Dualisation of Winneba – Mankessim Road
23 Dualisation of Cape Coast – Takoradi Road
24 Rehabilitation of Mankessim – Ajumako – Breman Asikuma – Agona Swedru Road
25 Rehabilitation of Tema – Aflao Road (Section 1)
26 Reconstruction of Dodowa – Afienya – Dawhenya Road
27 Upgrading of Ojubji – Appolonia – Afienya Road
28 Construction of Enchi – Elubo Road
29 Construction of Dadieso – Akomtomra Road
30 Upgrading of Adwofua – Oseiokjokrom Road
31 Upgrading of Enchi – Kudjouru – Pekyi Road
32. Upgrading of Bediako Junction – Camp 15 – Sefwi Adabokrom Road
