The Minister for Roads and Highways, Governs Kwame Agbodza, has announced that the government will sign 31 major road and bridge construction contracts by the end of August 2025.
The contracts, which come with strict deadlines and enforcement measures, are aimed at fast-tracking critical infrastructure development across the country.
In an interview on Thursday, July 31, the Minister disclosed that the necessary commencement certificates for all the projects have been secured, and the procurement process to select contractors is currently underway.
“The commencement certificate has been obtained, and we are now in the procurement process to get these contractors to the site. The contract is two years — that is, 24 months from start to finish and handing over,” he said.
In a departure from past practices, Mr. Agbodza emphasized that the contracts would include strict provisions to deter unnecessary delays. These include immediate termination clauses for unjustified work stoppages exceeding two months, and a requirement for contractors to operate 24/7 to meet project timelines.
“Unlike the past, we are writing into the contract that if you delay for three months without any justification, we will terminate the work immediately without further notice,” he added. “You are not compelled to take these projects if you have issues with the terms.”
All contracts, except the one for the Dambai bridge, are expected to be signed by the end of August.
Roads and Bridges Scheduled for Construction by September 2025:
1. Wa–Han Road (Rehabilitation)
2. Tumu–Hamile Road (Upgrading)
3. Tumu–Han–Lawra Road (Upgrading)
4. Navrongo–Tumu Road (Reconstruction)
5. Techiman–Nkonsia–Wenchi Road (Rehabilitation)
6. Wenchi–Sawla Road (Rehabilitation)
7. Sunyani Outer Ring Road (Construction)
8. Kumasi Outer Ring Road – Eastern Quadrant (Construction)
9. Gibitri–Nakpanduri Road (Rehabilitation)
10. Dodo Pepesu–Nkwanta Road (Rehabilitation)
11. Atimpoku–Asikuma Junction Road (Rehabilitation)
12. Asikuma Junction–Anyirawasi Road (Rehabilitation)
13. Anyirawasi–Ho Titrinu Road (Reconstruction)
14. Akosombo–Gyakiti–Kudikope Road (Upgrading)
15. Asikuma–Anum Boso–Kpalime Road (Upgrading)
16. Adomi Bridge–Akwamufie Road (Upgrading)
17. Ho–Kpetoe Road (Rehabilitation)
18. Kpetoe–Afiadenyigba Road (Rehabilitation)
19. Afiadenyigba–Penyi Road (Rehabilitation)
20. Penyi–Aflao Road (Rehabilitation)
21. Winneba–Mankessim Road (Dualisation)
22. Cape Coast–Takoradi Road (Dualisation)
23. Mankessim–Ajumako–Breman Asikuma–Agona Swedru Road (Rehabilitation)
24. Tema–Aflao Road (Section 1) (Rehabilitation)
25. Dodowa–Afienya–Dawhenya Road (Reconstruction)
26. Ojubji–Appolonia–Afienya Road (Upgrading)
27. Enchi–Elubo Road (Construction)
28. Dadieso–Akomtomra Road (Construction)
29. Adwofua–Oseiokjokrom Road (Upgrading)
30. Enchi–Kudjouru–Pekyi Road (Upgrading)
31. Bediako Junction–Camp 15–Sefwi Adabokrom Road (Upgrading)
The government says the projects are part of a broader national effort to improve connectivity, support economic activity, and enhance transportation efficiency across Ghana.
