Parliament has approved a concession agreement between the Ministry of Roads and Highways, as the Contracting Authority, and Accra-Kumasi Expressway Limited, as the concessionaire, for the construction of the Accra-Kumasi Expressway.
The government cited the deteriorating condition of the existing highway—riddled with potholes, uneven surfaces, and lacking adequate lighting—as a major safety concern, prompting plans to upgrade it into a six-lane dual carriageway.
During debates on the Road and Transport Committee’s report, Ofoase-Ayirebi MP Kojo Oppong Nkrumah urged the government not to neglect the project, questioning the feasibility of funding multiple major road projects simultaneously.
In response, Minister of Roads and Highways, Kwame Agbodza, emphasised the significance of the expressway and its potential to improve transportation efficiency and safety along the corridor.
