Mid-Year Budget: Gov’t to Reconstruct 5,000km of Roads in 166 Constituencies by 2028
Each of 166 constituencies to receive 10km of road upgrades annually until 2028
- 5,000km of roads to be rehabilitated across 166 constituencies by 2028
- 10km of roads per constituency to be fixed annually over 3 years
- Major projects include bridges, highways, and rural road upgrades nationwide
The government is set to launch an extensive nationwide road rehabilitation project aimed at transforming transport infrastructure in 166 constituencies identified as having critical road deficits.
Presenting the 2025 Mid-Year Budget Review to Parliament on Thursday, July 24, Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson announced that each of the selected constituencies will benefit from the rehabilitation of 10 kilometers of roads annually over the next three years, culminating in a total of 5,000 kilometers of improved roads by 2028.
“The government has pinpointed 166 constituencies in urgent need of road improvements. To address this, we’re committing to 10km of roadworks per constituency each year for the next three years,” Dr. Forson stated.
The initiative is expected to significantly enhance accessibility, reduce travel time, and boost local economies across the targeted areas.
Top Road Projects Featured in the Plan Include:
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New bridge construction over Oti River at Dambai
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Wa–Han Road rehabilitation
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Upgrading of Tumu–Hamile and Tumu–Han–Lawra roads
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Reconstruction of Navrongo–Tumu Road
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Repairs on Techiman–Nkonsia–Wenchi and Wenchi–Sawla roads
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Kumasi and Sungani Outer Ring Road construction
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Key Volta Region road rehabilitations, including Dodo Pepesu–Nkwanta and Atimpoku–Asikuma Junction
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Dualisation of Winneba–Mankessim and Cape Coast–Takoradi highways
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Tema–Aflao Road upgrades (Section 1)
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Major road works in Western North Region, including Enchi–Elubo and Dadieso–Akomtomra
This landmark effort aims to reshape Ghana’s road network and unlock growth in underserved regions.
