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Ghana is on the brink of a major infrastructural transformation as Minister of Finance, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, has highlighted the full scope of the Accra–Kumasi Expressway Project—a landmark development set to redefine travel, trade, and national connectivity.
The project, described as Ghana’s first true expressway, will create a modern high-speed corridor linking the nation’s capital, Accra, to Kumasi, the Ashanti Regional capital. Stretching nearly 200 kilometres from the coastal belt to the forest zone, the expressway is expected to deliver faster, safer, and more efficient movement for millions of Ghanaians while stimulating economic activity across several regions.
Running from southeast to northwest, the route will cut through the Greater Accra, Eastern, and Ashanti Regions, passing key growth communities such as Adeiso, Asamankese, Akim Oda, Ofoase, and Kwaso. These towns stand to benefit from improved access, increased commercial opportunities, and enhanced mobility for residents and businesses.
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In total, the project covers 198.7 kilometres. It includes 23 kilometres of urban connecting sections within Accra and Kumasi, constructed to a 4-lane standard and designed for traffic speeds of 60 kilometres per hour. The core of the project is a 175-kilometre, 6-lane expressway, engineered for speeds of up to 120 kilometres per hour—a major shift toward international-standard highway design.
Beyond easing travel pressure, the expressway is expected to significantly reduce journey times between Ghana’s two biggest cities, cut transportation costs, and boost productivity for traders, transport operators, and commuters. Its impact will also extend to regional development, opening corridors for investment and improving access to markets, health services, and educational institutions.
Dr. Ato Forson emphasized that the Accra–Kumasi Expressway stands as a powerful symbol of Ghana’s commitment to modernisation, connectivity, and inclusive economic growth. Once completed, the expressway will not only reshape the country’s road infrastructure but will also serve as a testament to Ghana’s long-term development vision and its readiness to embrace world-class standards in national transport systems.
The project has already generated widespread public interest and optimism, as Ghanaians look forward to a safer, faster, and more efficient future of travel between the nation’s major economic hubs.
Accra–Kumasi Expressway Project
— Cassiel Ato Forson (PhD) (@Cassielforson) November 13, 2025
This historic project marks Ghana’s first true expressway, a modern high-speed corridor linking Accra and Kumasi.
Stretching almost 200 kilometres from the coast to the forest belt, the expressway will transform travel and trade, cut journey… pic.twitter.com/bv3ggQ3wZr
