Relief in Sight for Kasoa–Winneba Motorists as Road Project Advances — Mahama

Motorists and commuters along the busy Kasoa–Winneba highway are set to experience significant relief in the coming weeks, as rehabilitation works on the critical corridor continue to progress steadily under the government’s infrastructure programme.

President John Dramani Mahama, during an inspection tour of the project on Thursday, expressed satisfaction with both the pace and quality of work. He announced that portions of the newly paved road will be opened to traffic within the next month to help ease congestion, while full completion is expected by December, or at the latest, the first quarter of next year.

“I understand the frustrations faced by commuters, but help is on the way. The contractor is doing good work, and we are closely monitoring progress to ensure timely delivery,” the President stated.

The Kasoa–Winneba stretch remains one of the most heavily used highways in southern Ghana, linking Accra to the Central and Western regions. Ongoing construction works have, however, caused significant traffic delays in recent months, impacting daily commuters, commercial drivers, and businesses operating along the route.

The rehabilitation project is part of the government’s flagship “Big Push” agenda, which seeks to modernise major transport corridors across the country. The initiative is designed to improve connectivity, reduce travel time, and stimulate economic growth by enhancing the movement of goods and people.

Minister for Roads and Highways, Kwame Governs Agbodza, attributed the steady progress to a clear directive from the President that no inherited infrastructure project should be abandoned. He emphasised that the government remains committed to continuity and timely delivery of ongoing works.

According to the Minister, more than GH₵12 billion has been disbursed to road contractors since 2025, a move that has significantly accelerated project execution nationwide and revived several previously stalled road developments.

For many commuters who rely daily on the Kasoa–Winneba highway, the promise of partial reopening in the coming weeks offers hope of reduced travel times and improved road conditions, as the government pushes to complete one of the region’s most vital transport links.