The Government has fully settled all outstanding payments owed to road contractors working under the Big Push infrastructure programme, the Minister for Roads and Highways, Kwami Governs Agbodza, has announced.
He disclosed during an inspection tour by President John Dramani Mahama on the ongoing dualisation of the 30-kilometre Kasoa–Winneba Road in the Central Region.
According to the Minister, all contractors who have submitted valid work certificates for both ongoing and newly initiated Big Push projects have now been paid. He stressed that the government’s commitment extends beyond the flagship programme to include other road contractors nationwide.
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Mr. Agbodza noted that, unlike previous approaches, in which inherited projects were sometimes abandoned, President Mahama has directed that all ongoing road projects be completed. He revealed that as of last month, more than GH¢12 billion had been disbursed towards inherited infrastructure projects.
The Minister further underscored the administration’s confidence in local capacity, stating that a significant portion of road infrastructure investments is being channelled to Ghanaian contractors and workers.
On the Kasoa–Winneba Road project, being executed by Nag Fairmount Company Limited, Mr. Agbodza indicated that work is progressing steadily, with portions of the road expected to be opened to traffic within weeks. Although the contractual completion date is March 2027, efforts are underway to deliver the project by the end of 2026—well ahead of schedule.
The project includes asphalt surfacing, pedestrian footbridges, underpasses, and a flyover to improve safety and ease congestion along the busy corridor.
Acknowledging the inconvenience faced by commuters, particularly on weekends, the Minister assured that relief is imminent as construction advances.
He expressed appreciation to President Mahama for his commitment to what he described as one of the most ambitious road infrastructure investment drives in