Ghana’s long-awaited road improvements are finally taking shape, with government revealing that most of the projects under the Big Push Infrastructure Programme should be completed by mid-2027. The assurance comes as a major relief to communities that have waited years for smoother roads, safer travel and easier access to jobs and markets.
Presenting the 2026 Budget to Parliament, Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson described the Big Push as “the single largest investment in Ghana’s physical infrastructure in recent years.” With the programme backed by the cedi equivalent of US$10 billion, he said government is now turning stability on paper into real development on the ground, modernising roads, bridges, ports and logistics corridors to open up the country.
According to the minister, GH¢13.8 billion was committed in 2025 to strategic road works across all regions, carefully chosen for their economic impact, fairness in regional distribution and connection to the 24-Hour Economy agenda. Parliament previously approved multi-year commitments for 33 of these major projects.
Giving an update to the House, Dr. Forson shared encouraging news: “Mr. Speaker, I am happy to report that majority of the contractors have mobilized to site and works have begun in earnest. We expect completion of most of these road projects by mid-2027.”
To address concerns about delays and stalled works, he added a reassurance many contractors have long hoped to hear: “I also want to take this opportunity to assure contractors working on these road projects that they will be paid promptly.”
Beyond figures and timelines, the minister emphasised what the Big Push means for ordinary Ghanaians.
“The overarching goal is simple: to connect Ghana, end to end, and make infrastructure the backbone of industrialisation, trade, and job creation,” he said.
He noted that, at its core, the programme is “ultimately about people, making it easier for farmers to reach markets, workers to reach jobs, and families to travel safely and affordably. It is about connecting every Ghanaian to opportunity.”
Looking ahead, the government has also added two major projects, the Accra–Kumasi Expressway and the Ekye Amanfrom–Adawso Bridge, after completing feasibility studies and designs. Both are expected to significantly improve mobility and reduce travel time for millions.
As work continues across the country, the Big Push is shaping up not just as an infrastructure programme, but as a promise: that Ghana’s roads will finally match the ambition of its people, and that development will be felt in every home, every community and every journey.
