The Minister of Roads and Highways, Kwame Governs Agbodza, has given contractors on the Accra-Tema Motorway expansion project a renewed sense of urgency after confirming that all outstanding debts tied to the project have now been cleared.

During a visit to the construction site on Tuesday, March 31, 2026, the minister walked through sections of the ongoing work, engaging engineers and contractors, while assessing progress firsthand.

His message was clear: with financial bottlenecks now out of the way, it is time to pick up the pace and deliver.

Agbodza emphasised that the government has honoured its financial commitments, removing a major hurdle that had slowed work in recent months.

He, therefore, encouraged contractors to quickly mobilise their teams and work closely with utility providers such as the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) and Ghana Water Limited to resolve lingering challenges, particularly the relocation of critical infrastructure.

“It seems that many of our major projects face challenges in relocating services, particularly electricity and water. The good news is that, as of now, all outstanding payments have been settled.

"We do not have any pending certificates for this project. It is important that you and the consultant work with the subcontractors to bring them back on site, since whatever was due to them has already been settled,” he said.

The minister also took a moment to acknowledge the efforts made so far, praising contractors for the progress despite earlier setbacks.

He assured them that the government remains committed to supporting the project to ensure it is completed on schedule.

On behalf of the project team, engineer Ben Sackey expressed confidence in meeting the agreed deadline, noting that the team is focused on delivering the project by August 2, 2027.

For many commuters who rely daily on the Accra-Tema Motorway, the project carries significant importance.

The highway is one of the busiest corridors in the country, linking Accra to Tema and beyond, and its expansion is expected to ease congestion, reduce travel time, and improve safety.

Although the project has faced delays largely due to the complexities of relocating electricity and water lines, the settlement of outstanding payments is widely seen as a turning point that could speed up progress and bring long-awaited relief to road users.

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