Initial work has started on the long-anticipated Accra–Kumasi Expressway, with the Ghana Armed Forces taking the lead on early groundwork along the route.
According to Cassiel Ato Forson, about 18 kilometres of thick vegetation have already been cleared as part of preparations for the project’s right-of-way. He shared the update on Tuesday, May 5, describing the pace of work as encouraging.
He noted that four military teams are currently working nonstop from the Asuboa area near Akim Oda, despite difficult weather conditions. The teams are expected to complete this initial phase within 20 weeks.
So far, 17.75 kilometres have been cleared along the planned corridor.
The Accra–Kumasi Expressway is a major infrastructure project under the government of John Dramani Mahama. The highway is expected to span nearly 200 kilometres and will be constructed as a six-lane road.
When completed, the expressway is projected to significantly reduce travel time between Accra and Kumasi — from around six hours to about two hours.
Government officials say the project will help reduce congestion on the current highway, improve movement of goods and people, and boost economic activity between the southern and middle parts of the country.
Speaking previously on the Citi Breakfast Show, Dr Forson maintained that the government is committed to completing the project within three years, despite doubts raised by some members of the public.
The military’s involvement is part of a broader engineering support effort. The Chief of Defence Staff, William Agyapong, has also visited the site and praised the progress made so far.
Although the project is still at an early stage, officials say the current clearing works are a key step toward full construction of what is expected to be one of Ghana’s most important road projects in recent years.
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