The 2026 Budget Statement, presented to Parliament on Thursday, includes plans for the construction of a brand-new Accra–Kumasi Expressway—an entirely new route built to full expressway standards, rather than an upgrade of the existing N6. This transformative infrastructure project will be Ghana’s first purpose-designed expressway, incorporating limited access points, elevated speed limits, and advanced safety features aimed at reducing travel time and minimising accidents.
Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, in outlining the initiative, described it as a landmark development: a modern, high-speed corridor spanning nearly 200 kilometres from the coastal region to the forest belt, designed to strengthen connectivity between Accra and Kumasi.
The expressway is poised to revolutionise travel and commerce, significantly reducing journey times and stimulating economic growth across Ghana’s southern corridor. According to the Finance Minister, the route will span from southeast to northwest, traversing the Greater Accra, Eastern, and Ashanti regions, and passing through key towns such as Adeiso, Asamankese, Akim Oda, Ofoase, and Kwaso.
The total length of the highway is 198.7 kilometres, comprising 23 kilometres of urban connectors in Accra and Kumasi built to a 4-lane standard with a speed limit of 60 km/h, and a 175-kilometre main expressway constructed with 6 lanes, engineered for speeds of up to 120 km/h.
It will stand as a symbol of Ghana’s commitment to modernisation, connectivity, and inclusive growth. As a professional online news editor, edit grammar, format, arrangement, punctuation, spelling and give it a stronger and clearer headline. Stick to original quotes, don’t add new ones.
Source: Myjoyonline
