The project is designed to provide a faster alternative to the existing Accra-Kumasi highway
The Minister of Roads and Highways, Kwame Governs Agbodza, has said the government is deliberately taking its time with the proposed Accra–Kumasi Expressway project to prevent design flaws and cost overruns that could derail implementation.
Speaking on JoyNews’ Super Morning Show, the minister explained that the government is currently undertaking comprehensive feasibility studies, detailed designs and accurate costing for the nearly 200-kilometre stretch, before any contractor is allowed to move to site.
According to him, the approach is intended to ensure transparency and avoid future revisions to the project cost once it is presented to the public.
“We want to take time to make sure that when we come out and say we need X amount of money to build the about 200km from Accra to Kumasi, we don’t come back and tell you that we want to double that money simply because we made a mistake,” Agbodza said.
He noted that rushing the process without proper technical preparation could result in avoidable financial and logistical challenges during construction.
Here’s the projected timeline for the Eastern Corridor Road project
Touching on timelines, the roads and highways Minister disclosed that the final draft of the feasibility, design and costing documents is expected between May and June 2026, with an additional buffer period extending to July or August to cater for any omissions or necessary adjustments.
“We are expecting the final draft somewhere May, June, but we are giving ourselves July, August, just in case there’s something they missed or something we need to add,” he said.
Agbodza added that once the preparatory processes are concluded , procurement will commence, paving the way for the award of contracts and commencement of the project by mid-year.
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