The government has set a 24-month completion deadline for Big Push road projects, with most of the major projects expected to be completed and handed over by the end of 2027.
Authorities say the accelerated timeline is aimed at ensuring that critical road infrastructure is delivered within a shorter period, while contractors whose projects fall behind schedule are being subjected to increased monitoring and corrective measures.
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Deputy Minister for Roads and Highways, Alhassan Suhuyini, said the government is determined to maintain pressure on contractors to ensure that projects remain on schedule.
Big Push in 24 months
According to Mr Suhuyini, some of the Big Push projects would normally require about 36 months to complete under standard construction timelines.
However, the government has reduced the implementation period to 24 months as part of efforts to accelerate road development across the country.
“Some of the Big Push projects, the engineers will tell you, under normal circumstances, they expect contractors to take about 36 months to finish the projects, but we have given them 24 months,” he said in an interview on Channel One TV on Wednesday, August 19, 2026.
He explained that the government is closely monitoring construction sites to identify delays and implement corrective measures where necessary.
“It is the reason why we are sustaining the pressure and the monitoring on the field to make sure that corrective measures can be implemented to bring those that are off schedule to also be on schedule,” he said.
Adenta, Tema-Aflao roads
Some Big Push road projects are expected to make significant progress before the end of 2026.
On the Adenta section, the government expects substantial portions of the project to be completed by December, a development that could help ease congestion and improve traffic flow for motorists.
The Tema-Aflao corridor is also expected to have additional sections opened to traffic before the end of the year, although the entire project is not expected to be completed within 2026.
The government says the phased opening of completed sections will allow motorists to benefit from improved road infrastructure while work continues on outstanding portions of the projects.
Mr Suhuyini said the government expects President John Dramani Mahama to begin commissioning some completed Big Push projects by the middle of 2027.
“We expect that by the middle of next year, His Excellency President Mahama should begin commissioning some of the Big Push roads,” he said.
The government’s 24-month delivery target forms part of its broader infrastructure agenda under the Big Push programme, with road construction identified as a key priority.
The accelerated schedule is expected to place greater pressure on contractors to meet agreed timelines while ensuring that completed projects are delivered to the required standards.