Govt to Migrate Bolgatanga–Bawku, Tema–Aflao Road Projects onto Big Push – Agbodza

The Minister for Roads and Highways, Governs Kwame Agbodza, has announced that the government plans to migrate the Bolgatanga–Bawku and Tema–Aflao road projects onto its flagship Big Push infrastructure programme.

The move is expected to accelerate work on the two major road corridors and improve transportation, trade and economic activities across the affected areas.

According to the minister, the decision forms part of the government’s broader strategy to prioritise critical road infrastructure and address longstanding challenges confronting motorists and commuters.

The Bolgatanga–Bawku road is an important transport corridor in the Upper East Region, connecting communities and facilitating the movement of people and goods. Its improvement is expected to support commercial activities and strengthen connectivity within the region.

Similarly, the Tema–Aflao highway serves as a major international transport route linking Ghana to neighbouring Togo and other parts of the West African subregion.

The road is particularly important for cross-border trade, freight transportation and regional economic integration. Upgrading the corridor is expected to ease the movement of goods and reduce difficulties faced by motorists.

The government’s Big Push programme is designed to deliver major infrastructure projects through increased investment in roads and other critical public infrastructure.

The initiative forms part of President John Dramani Mahama’s development agenda, which seeks to improve the country’s road network, stimulate economic growth and create employment opportunities.

Migrating the two projects onto the programme is expected to provide additional momentum towards their completion, although details regarding the implementation arrangements, revised timelines and funding are yet to be fully established.

The announcement comes amid growing calls from residents, transport operators and businesses for improved road infrastructure, particularly on routes that support regional commerce and international trade.

The Roads and Highways Ministry is expected to provide further information on the arrangements for incorporating the projects into the Big Push programme.

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