The Ghana Armed Forces Engineering Unit has cleared a total of 17.75km of green fields so far for the proposed Accra–Kumasi Expressway project.
The Chief of the Defence Staff (CDS), Lieutenant General William Agyapong, paid a working visit on Thursday, April 30, 2026, to the engineers.
Operating from their campsite in Asuboa, near Akim Oda in the Eastern Region, troops are clearing green fields within the designated corridors of the expressway.
The visit was intended to evaluate operational progress and ensure that activities align with established timelines.
Briefing the CDS, the Project Engineer, Major (Maj) Evans Biney, noted that their mission is to clear the right-of-way within the designated 175.6-kilometre corridor.
He added that this clearing, along with other ancillary works, constitutes a critical phase of the project aimed at improving the project’s feasibility and supporting initial and detailed engineering design studies.
Maj Biney further explained that four work gangs are expected to undertake the task along the entire length of the corridor, working day and night. As of the visit, 17.75km had been cleared during the mobilisation phase.
He assured the CDS that with funding secured and most equipment on-site, clearing would be completed within the 20-week timeline.
However, Maj Biney pointed out that heavy rains, dense vegetation, limited night visibility, and the lengthy compensation valuation process are key challenges that could slow progress.
Despite these anticipated hurdles, he remained optimistic about meeting the deadline.
Project Coordinator Maj Edem Anku noted that all administrative and logistical requirements are in place for the project’s smooth delivery, adding that troops are well-poised for the task.
He stated that the project team has maintained constructive dialogue with traditional authorities in Asuboa and surrounding areas, fostering a cordial working relationship.
Additionally, he disclosed that, as part of civil-military cooperation, local arrangements are underway to engage youth in the catchment area for minor site roles and administrative support as needed.
The CDS toured two sites to assess progress and engage with troops on the ground.
He commended personnel for their dedication, urging them to sustain momentum to ensure timely completion.
He reiterated the project’s strategic importance, noting that history will remember the gallant role GAF played in supporting this critical national development.
He also interacted with residents affected by the project, assuring them of the government’s commitment to fair compensation.
The CDS was accompanied by staff officers from General Headquarters and the Commanding Officer of the Jungle Warfare School, Achiase, Lieutenant Colonel Speratus Anglaamwine Baninyeni.
The Accra-Kumasi Expressway is designed to connect the Greater Accra, Eastern, and Ashanti Regions through key communities including Ablekuma, Adiembra, Adeiso, Asamankese, Anamase, Akim Oda, Ayirebi, Ofoase, Enikawkaw, Gyadamua, Asante Achiase, Kwaso, and Sawua.
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