Motorists and commuters along the busy Kasoa–Winneba highway may soon experience some respite from persistent congestion, following assurances from the Presidency that rehabilitation works on the corridor are progressing steadily.
According to a statement posted on the official X (formerly Twitter) account of the Jubilee House, President John Dramani Mahama, after inspecting the project yesterday, expressed satisfaction with both the pace and quality of work. He indicated that sections of the road will be opened to traffic within the next month to ease congestion on the heavily patronised stretch.
“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,” the President stated.
The statement added that full completion of the project is expected by December this year, or, at the latest, the first quarter of 2027.
The Kasoa–Winneba rehabilitation forms part of government’s flagship infrastructure programme, the Big Push agenda, aimed at modernising key road networks, improving connectivity and reducing travel time along major economic corridors.
Minister for Roads and Highways, Kwame Governs Agbodza, attributed the steady progress to a directive from the President that no inherited infrastructure project should be abandoned. He emphasised that the policy is intended to ensure continuity and restore momentum across stalled works.
He further disclosed that government has, since 2025, released over GH₵12 billion to contractors, a move he said has significantly accelerated road construction nationwide.
The Kasoa–Winneba stretch remains one of the country’s most critical yet congested highways, serving as a major link between Accra and the Central and Western regions. Its rehabilitation is expected to deliver both economic and social benefits, particularly by easing commuter delays and facilitating trade along the coastal corridor.
While the assurances signal progress, the extent to which phased openings will meaningfully reduce congestion—and whether revised timelines will hold—remains a key test as work advances.
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