Minister for Roads and Highways, Governs Kwame Agbodza, has announced an ambitious infrastructure timeline, vowing that 32 major road projects will be completed within 24 months. The pledge marks a departure from the country’s history of delayed public works and introduces a more stringent contractual regime for contractors.
Speaking Thursday on the Citi Breakfast Show, Agbodza said the government has secured all necessary commencement certificates and is finalizing procurement processes to mobilize contractors to project sites.
“The commencement certificate has been obtained, and we are now in the procurement process to get these contractors to the site,” he said. “The contract is two years, so the 32 roads will be completed in 24 months from start to finish and handed over.”
In a move designed to avoid previous delays and cost overruns, the Ministry is instituting enforceable penalty clauses and tighter oversight mechanisms. Contractors who fail to demonstrate meaningful progress within three months will face immediate termination without further notice.
“In the contract, they are going to work 24/7. So you are not compelled to take these projects if you have issues with that,” Agbodza said, signaling a new era of enforcement. “We will no longer tolerate lax attitudes toward project timelines.”
The policy shift extends beyond contractors to include project consultants and supervisors, with the Minister warning of consequences for poor oversight and substandard work. “Don’t be surprised that you’re going to see us being quite tough on contractors and consultants,” he said. “We end up with bad roads because of lapses in supervision.”
In another key development, future road contracts will include professional indemnity clauses, requiring firms to bear financial responsibility for failed infrastructure.
“If the road fails, we will be very firm in cashing out that money to restore the road,” Agbodza added. “If you’re a contractor, have it at the back of your mind that when things go wrong, we shall cash it to remedy the situation.”
The initiative comes amid growing public demand for improved infrastructure and accountability in government spending. The Ministry’s new approach is being closely watched by both industry stakeholders and citizens as a potential blueprint for future public-sector contracting reforms.
Below are the 32 road projects to be completed in two years
1 -Construction of a new bridge on the Oti River at Dambai
2 -Upgrading of Tumu–Hamile Road
3-Upgrading of Tumu – Han – Lawra Road
4 -Reconstruction of Navrongo – Tumu Road
5 -Rehabilitation of Techiman – Nkonsia – Wenchi Road
6 -Rehabilitation of Wenchi – Sawla Road
7 -Construction of Sunyani Outer Ring Road
8 -Construction of Kumasi Outer Ring Road (Eastern Quadrant)
10 -Rehabilitation of Gibitri – Nakpanduri Road
11 -Rehabilitation of Dodo Pepesu – Nkwanta Road
12 -Rehabilitation of Atimpoku – Asikuma Junction Road
13- Rehabilitation of Asikuma Junction – Anyirawasi Road
14 -Reconstruction of Anyirawasi – Ho Titrinu Road
15 Upgrading of Akosombo–Gyakiti–Kudikope Road
16 Upgrading of Asikuma to Anum Boso–Kpalime Road
17 Upgrading of Adomi Bridge to Akwamufie Road
18 Rehabilitation of Ho – Kpetoe Road
19 Rehabilitation of Kpetoe – Afiadenyigba Road
20 Rehabilitation of Afiadenyigba – Penyi Road
21 Rehabilitation of Penyi – Aflao Road
22 Dualisation of Winneba – Mankessim Road
23 Dualisation of Cape Coast – Takoradi Road
24 Rehabilitation of Mankessim – Ajumako – Breman Asikuma – Agona Swedru Road
25 Rehabilitation of Tema – Aflao Road (Section 1)
26 Reconstruction of Dodowa – Afienya – Dawhenya Road
27 Upgrading of Ojubji – Appolonia – Afienya Road
28 Construction of Enchi – Elubo Road
29 Construction of Dadieso – Akomtomra Road
30 Upgrading of Adwofua – Oseiokjokrom Road
31 Upgrading of Enchi – Kudjouru – Pekyi Road
32. Upgrading of Bediako Junction – Camp 15 – Sefwi Adabokrom Road
