Accra–Kumasi Expressway Will Not Replace Existing Highway — Agbodza Assures Contractors
Roads Minister says expressway will provide faster toll-based travel while existing highway remains in use
- The Accra–Kumasi Expressway will complement, not replace, the existing highway project
- Government says both road projects remain top priorities under its infrastructure agenda
- Motorists will have a choice between a faster toll expressway and the existing route
The Minister for Roads and Highways, Kwame Governs Agbodza, has reassured road contractors that the planned Accra–Kumasi Expressway will not replace the ongoing dualisation of the existing highway but will instead serve as a complementary project under Ghana’s broader transport infrastructure agenda.
Speaking during a road inspection tour in the Eastern Region on Monday, May 11, 2026, Mr. Agbodza emphasized that both the existing Accra–Kumasi Highway and the proposed expressway are priority projects that will be developed concurrently.
He explained that the new expressway is designed to offer a faster, toll-based travel option for motorists, while the current highway will remain available for users who prefer a more affordable and conventional route.
According to him, the expressway aligns with ECOWAS road development standards, which encourage member states to construct modern highways supported by alternative routes.
He noted that the system will give travellers flexibility based on time and cost, allowing some to complete the journey in about two hours via the expressway, while others may take five to six hours using the existing road.
Mr. Agbodza further assured contractors that government remains fully committed to completing all ongoing works on both projects, adding that many of them are expected to be delivered by the end of 2027 if implementation stays on track.
He stressed that funding models will include tolling mechanisms, as the expressway represents a major public investment intended to improve transport efficiency and economic connectivity.
The Minister reiterated that concerns about project abandonment are unfounded, assuring stakeholders that both road projects remain central to government infrastructure plans.
