Ghana is on the verge of making history in its infrastructure development as plans move forward for the construction of the Volivo Bridge — a landmark project set to become the tallest road bridge in the country. The ambitious development follows high-level engagements between the Government of Ghana and the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), a long-standing development partner in major infrastructure projects across Africa.
Roads and Highways Minister Kwame Agbodza described recent discussions with JICA’s Head of Africa Investment, Yushi Nagano, as highly productive and forward-looking. According to the Minister, the project has reached a critical stage, with expectations that President John Dramani Mahama will officially break ground later this year.
“God willing, President Mahama will break ground this year for the construction of the bridge itself,” the Minister stated, signaling strong political commitment behind the project.
A Record-Breaking Engineering Landmark
The Volivo Bridge is designed as a 540-metre cable-stayed structure, featuring an impressive 280-metre main span supported by 51-metre-high towers. Once completed, it will not only surpass the iconic Adomi Bridge by approximately 200 metres in length but will also set new national records for the tallest bridge towers and the longest cable-stayed span in Ghana.
The bridge will accommodate two traffic lanes, pedestrian sidewalks, and modern safety railings, ensuring both vehicular and foot traffic can move safely and efficiently. Its modern design and scale will position it as one of the most striking engineering landmarks in the country.
Boosting Connectivity in the Eastern Corridor
Beyond its visual and engineering appeal, the Volivo Bridge is expected to play a critical role in transforming transportation and economic activity in Ghana’s Eastern Corridor. The project will significantly improve connectivity between the Volta and Oti regions, reducing travel time and easing the movement of goods and people.
Improved access is expected to stimulate cross-regional trade, enhance access to markets, and open up new economic opportunities for communities along the corridor. For many residents and businesses, the bridge represents not just infrastructure, but a gateway to growth and regional integration.
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| Ghana's Roads and Highways Minister Kwame Agbodza described the talks with JICA’s Head of Africa Investment, Yushi Nagano, as highly productive |
Japan’s Strategic Role
JICA’s involvement underscores Japan’s continued commitment to supporting sustainable infrastructure development in Africa. The agency is expected to provide a combination of financing, technical expertise, and project management support, ensuring the bridge meets high international engineering and safety standards.
Japan has built a strong track record across the continent in delivering durable and technically advanced transport infrastructure, including roads, bridges, and urban mobility systems. The Volivo Bridge adds to that legacy and deepens Ghana–Japan development cooperation.
Part of a Bigger National Vision
The bridge forms part of Ghana’s broader strategy to modernize critical transport networks and unlock economic potential through infrastructure investment. By strengthening key corridors, government aims to improve logistics, reduce transport costs, and create a more integrated national economy.
With construction expected to begin this year, the Volivo Bridge stands as a bold symbol of Ghana’s engineering ambition and its ability to leverage international partnerships for transformative development. The project is also expected to serve as a model for future large-scale infrastructure initiatives, both in Ghana and across the region.
When completed, the Volivo Bridge will not only connect two regions — it will represent progress, partnership, and a new chapter in Ghana’s infrastructure story.
