Government approves 32 road projects under 'Big Push Programme'

The Minister of Finance, Dr Cassiel Ato Forson, has disclosed that the John Mahama-led government has authorised the commencement of 32 road infrastructure projects under its Big Push Programme.

He made this known during the presentation of the 2025 Mid-Year Fiscal Policy Review to Parliament on Thursday, July 24,2025, where he emphasised that the projects will be executed within the limits of the 2025 approved budget, with no request for additional funds.

According to Dr Forson, the initiative is part of the government’s effort to complete critical infrastructure across the country while maintaining macroeconomic stability under Ghana’s ongoing programme with the International Monetary Fund (IMF).

“We are not seeking supplementary financing beyond what was approved for the 2025 fiscal year. Our focus is on managing expenditure, improving revenue collection, and delivering strategic projects,” he said.

The 32 road projects are:

1. Construction of a new bridge on the Oti River at Dambai

2. Rehabilitation of Wa - Han Road

3. Upgrading of Tumu - Hamile Road

4. Upgrading of Tumu - Han - Lawra Road

5. Reconstruction of Navrongo - Tumu Road

6. Rehabilitation of Techiman - Nkonsia - Wenchi Road

7. Rehabilitation of Wenchi - Sawla Road

8. Construction of Sunyani Outer Ring Road

9. Construction of Kumasi Outer Ring Road (Eastern Quadrant)

10. Rehabilitation of Gbintri - Nakpanduri Road

11. Rehabilitation of Dodo Pepesu - Nkwanta Road

12. Rehabilitation of Atimpoku - Asikuma Junction Road

13. Rehabilitation of Asikuma Junction - Anyirawasi Road

14. Reconstruction of Anyirawasi - Ho Tritrinu Road

15. Upgrading of Akosombo - Gyakiti - Kudikope Road

16. Upgrading of Asikuma to Anum Boso - Kpalime Road

17. Upgrading of Adomi Bridge to Akwamufie Road

18. Rehabilitation of Ho - Kpetoe Road

19. Rehabilitation of Kpetoe - Afiadenyigba Road

20. Rehabilitation of Afiadenyigba - Penyi Road

21. Rehabilitation of Penyi - Aflao Road

22. Dualization of Winneba - Mankessim Road

23. Dualization of Cape Coast - Takoradi Road

24. Rehabilitation of Mankessim - Ajumako - Breman Asikuma - Agona Swedru Road

25. Rehabilitation of Tema - Aflao Road (Section 1)

26. Reconstruction of Dodowa - Afienya - Dawhenya Road

27. Upgrading of Oyibi - Appolonia - Afienya Road

28. Construction of Enchi - Elubo Road

29. Construction of Dadieso - Akontombra Road

30. Upgrading of Adwofua - Oseikojokrom Road

31. Upgrading of Enchi - Kudjouru - Pekyi Road

32. Upgrading of Bediako Junction - Camp 15 - Sefwi Adabokrom Road

The selected projects are expected to enhance national connectivity, improve access to underserved communities, and stimulate economic activities, especially in rural and border regions.

Dr Forson reaffirmed the government’s commitment to staying on track with fiscal targets while investing in critical infrastructure that supports long-term national development.

MRA/VPO

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