President John Dramani Mahama has assured motorists plying the Kasoa–Winneba corridor of imminent relief as ongoing rehabilitation works on the highway progress steadily under the government’s infrastructure drive.
The President gave the assurance during an inspection of the project yesterday, where he expressed satisfaction with both the pace and quality of work being executed by the contractor.
He noted that sections of the newly paved road will be opened to traffic within the next month to ease the heavy congestion that has frustrated commuters for months.
Full completion of the project, he added, is on course for December or, at the latest, the first quarter of next year.
“I understand the frustrations faced by commuters, but help is on the way. The contractor is doing good work, and we are closely monitoring progress to ensure timely delivery,” President Mahama stated while addressing engineers and residents who had gathered at the site.
The Kasoa–Winneba rehabilitation forms part of government’s broader effort to modernise key transport corridors under the “Big Push” agenda.
The initiative is aimed at improving connectivity, reducing travel time, and supporting economic activity along major routes that link Accra to the Central and Western Regions.
The highway is one of the busiest in the country, serving thousands of vehicles daily and connecting major commercial and tourism hubs.
Minister for Roads and Highways, Hon. Kwame Governs Agbodza, who accompanied the President, attributed the steady progress to a clear presidential directive that no inherited project should be abandoned.
He said the directive has restored a renewed focus on continuity and delivery across the road sector, ending the cycle of stalled projects that previously characterized road construction.
Agbodza further disclosed that government has released over GH₵12 billion to road contractors since 2025.
The payments, he explained, have significantly boosted project execution nationwide and restored momentum across several networks that had been suspended due to funding challenges.
Motorists and residents along the corridor have long complained about gridlock, dust, and vehicle damage caused by the deteriorated sections of the road.
The phased opening of completed portions is expected to provide immediate relief while works continue on the remaining stretches.
President Mahama reiterated his administration’s commitment to infrastructure as a driver of growth, stressing that roads remain critical to trade, agriculture, and access to social services.
He urged the contractor to maintain the current momentum and adhere to quality standards, assuring the public that government will not compromise on delivery timelines.
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