The Minister for Roads and Highways, Kwame Governs Agbodza, has assured that the dualisation of the Accra–Kumasi highway remains firmly on course, with the Mahama-led government committed to completing the three bypasses under construction by the end of 2027.

According to him, ongoing works on the existing N6 Accra–Kumasi highway would not be abandoned despite the ongoing plan to construct a new Accra–Kumasi Expressway, stressing that both road projects are being pursued simultaneously as key national priorities.

Speaking during an engagement with contractors and consultants working on the N6 highway at Bunso in the Eastern Region on Monday, May 11, 2026, Mr Agbodza noted that the expressway is intended to complement, not replace, the current dualisation and rehabilitation works.

“I want to put it on record that the government’s intention to build a new Accra–Kumasi Expressway is not a substitute for the existing Accra–Kumasi highway. The two projects are meant to work together,” he stated.

The minister said the dualisation of the existing highway remains a major priority, assuring contractors and the public that the construction of the bypasses at Osino, Anyinam and Konongo will continue without interruption.

“So nobody should be afraid that because we are doing the Accra–Kumasi Expressway, this road is no longer a government priority. Let everybody be assured that both projects are priorities,” he added.

The engagement formed part of efforts by the ministry to assess progress on the bypasses and identify practical ways to fast-track their completion within the revised timelines.

Mr Agbodza disclosed that the government expects all outstanding works on the bypasses to be completed by the end of 2027, pledging the ministry’s full support to contractors who remain committed to delivering the project.

He explained that under ECOWAS conventions to which Ghana is a signatory, the construction of an expressway requires the provision of an alternative route, noting that the existing Accra–Kumasi highway will serve that purpose.

According to him, the proposed expressway will operate as a commercial road designed to significantly reduce travel time between Accra and Kumasi, while motorists who prefer the existing highway will retain that option.

“With the level of investment going into both projects, both roads will be completed and tolled,” he said.

Addressing concerns over delays and stalled works, Mr Agbodza assured contractors that the government has no intention of suspending or cancelling inherited projects.

“The challenges we encountered had to do with changes in scope, which affected costs and slowed progress. But I must put it on record that this project stalled before the 2024 elections, and President Mahama’s directive is clear — all ongoing projects must continue,” he noted.