The government has launched the first phase of its Big Push infrastructure programme, with contractors expected to begin work on selected road projects within the next three weeks.
The announcement was made by the Minister for Roads and Highways, Mr Kwame Governs Agbodza, during a media briefing dubbed the Government Accountability Series held in Accra on Wednesday, July 30, 2025.
Mr Agbodza said the Ministry of Finance has given financial clearance for the projects to commence, following six months of technical assessments, engineering reviews, and cost evaluations.
“This is not a political declaration. These are properly prepared, budgeted and authorised projects. Contractors will move to site within three weeks,” he told journalists.
According to the Minister, the following road projects are among those scheduled to start under the first phase of the Big Push programme:
The construction of a new bridge over the Oti River at Dambai
The rehabilitation of the Wa–Han and Wa-Bolgatanga roads
The upgrading of the Tumu–Amile and Tumu–Han roads
The reconstruction of the Navrongo–Tumu road
The construction of the Kumasi Outer Ring Road (East Quadrant)
The construction of the Tamale Outer Ring Road
The construction of the Sunyani Outer Ring Road
The upgrading of the Techiman–Nkonsa–Wenchi road
The rehabilitation of the Wenchi–Solar road
Works on the Adomi Bridge, Aflao corridor through Atimpoku, Asikuma Junction, and Ho
Mr Agbodza explained that the Big Push is not targeted at specific constituencies but is a national infrastructure drive aimed at improving economic access, reducing transport costs, and supporting the proposed 24-hour economy.
“We’re not just building roads, we’re connecting economies. A farmer in Wa must be able to send produce to Accra or Takoradi without delay or loss. That’s what this is about,” he said.
He clarified that the full list of projects spans all 16 regions and urged the public not to judge the programme solely by the roads named so far.
“Just because your road isn’t named doesn’t mean it’s excluded. These are only the first batch. Many others are in the pipeline,” he added.
The Big Push is being implemented under a new model that does not allow unsolicited contractor proposals or the previously used design-and-build approach, which the Ministry says contributed to inflated costs and weak project supervision.
“In this administration, road project costs will be generated by our own agencies. We won’t accept contractor-driven estimates anymore,” Mr Agbodza said.
He also disclosed that more than GH¢4 billion has been approved for release to clear arrears and restart stalled works across the country.
The Ministry of Roads and Highways is expected to provide weekly updates and will publish detailed project data to allow the public to track progress.