BUDUMBURAM, Ghana, 23 April: President John Dramani Mahama on Thursday, April 23, 2026, inspected ongoing works on the 30-kilometre Kasoa-Winneba road dualization project, reaffirming his government’s commitment to completing the long-delayed infrastructure initiative.
The $180 million dual carriageway project, which stretches along the busy Kasoa-Winneba highway, was initially launched under a previous administration but stalled before completion.
Upon assuming office, President Mahama pledged to revive and deliver the project to improve connectivity and spur economic growth and it was placed under the Big Push.
Accompanied by the Minister for Roads and Highways, Kwame Governs Agbodza, the President visited sections of the road to assess the pace and quality of work.
Speaking at Budumburam in the Central Region, President Mahama underscored the strategic importance of the project, describing the region as a key hub for investment and tourism whose potential has been hindered by poor road infrastructure.
“The Central Region is an attractive destination for investment and tourism. However, the limitations in the road network have made it difficult for investors to fully tap into its potential,” he stated.
He expressed confidence that the completion of the dual carriageway would unlock new economic opportunities, drawing parallels with the industrial growth witnessed along the Tema-Dawa corridor.
“If you look at the stretch from Tema to Dawa, you will see increasing industrial activity. Completing this road will similarly encourage investors to establish factories along this corridor, creating jobs for local communities,” the President added.
For his part, Minister Agbodza commended the contractor for the quality of work done so far and revealed government’s intention to fast-track completion of the project.
Although the contractual completion date is March 2027, the Minister indicated that efforts are underway to deliver the project ahead of schedule.
“We are working closely with the contractor to ensure that this project is completed by December 31, 2026, several months ahead of the original timeline to help ease traffic congestion,” he said.
The Kasoa-Winneba dualization project includes key features such as 16 pedestrian footbridges, two underpasses one at Budumburam and a flyover to enhance safety, improve traffic flow, and increase road capacity.
The project is expected to significantly reduce travel time, improve road safety, and boost economic activity along one of Ghana’s busiest transport corridors.
Story by: Emmanuel Romeo Tetteh (#RomeoWrites✍️) / Ahotor online.com | Ghana 🇬🇭
