President John Dramani Mahama has conducted a detailed inspection of the ongoing Kasoa–Winneba dualisation project, expressing confidence that the highway will be opened to traffic by December 31, 2026, or shortly thereafter.
The visit forms part of the government’s broader infrastructure drive to modernise key transport corridors and ease congestion along one of Ghana’s busiest routes linking Accra to the Central Region.
“I can understand the frustration of commuters, but help is on the way,” the President said, noting that the pace and quality of work observed on site were encouraging.
Engineers say the project has been carefully designed to address both urban and long-distance traffic challenges. The first 12 kilometres from Kasoa to Akoti will feature an eight-lane configuration with service lanes for local traffic and central lanes for highway movement.
Beyond this section, the road transitions into a dual carriageway with strategic service lanes at key locations. Seven grade-separated interchanges and 15 pedestrian crossings are also being constructed to improve safety and traffic flow.
Strong Progress Despite Challenges
Construction has reached advanced stages, with sections between Akoti and Winneba nearing completion. Physical structures under Lot 2A are about 88 percent complete, while the main road works stand at roughly 80 percent.
Project engineers explained that difficult terrain, including rock blasting around Budumburam, slowed progress but was necessary to ensure structural integrity and long-term durability.
Additional works have been integrated to maximise impact, including the near-complete Winneba underpass and new inner roads linking major routes such as the University Junction and Swedru Road.
The project also extends beyond Winneba towards Mankessim, with a planned bypass and additional interchanges aimed at reducing congestion in urban centres.
Addressing Persistent Bottlenecks
President Mahama acknowledged that earlier interventions, including the Kasoa overpass, shifted congestion rather than resolving it entirely.
“The overpass freed traffic but created another bottleneck at Budumburam,” he explained, adding that the current project is designed to provide a continuous, high-capacity corridor.
The President praised the contractor, MM Delovely Company Limited, for delivering quality work, highlighting the capability of local firms to execute complex infrastructure projects.
“We do not owe any contractor even one cedi,” he stated, emphasising that timely payments under the government’s initiative have supported steady progress.
With completion timelines in sight, the project is expected to significantly reduce travel time, improve mobility, and boost economic activity along the coastal corridor.
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