Ghana Restarts Major Road Projects in Ashanti Region

Years of waiting are about to end for travelers navigating Ghana's Ashanti Region as major road projects frozen mid-construction prepare to restart.

Dr. Frank Amoakohene, the Ashanti Regional Minister, announced that contractors have received funding from the 2026 national budget to resume work on several critical roads. The projects had been stalled due to lack of dedicated funding, leaving commuters struggling with dangerous, incomplete roadways.

The first projects breaking ground next week include the dual carriageway from Bekwai roundabout to Santase roundabout. China Geo, the contractor, received funds this month and is mobilizing equipment to begin immediately.

Phase 2 of the Kumasi-Sunyani road will also restart, focusing on the heavily damaged stretch from Abuakwa through Mankranso. Dr. Amoakohene emphasized that the section from Mukpa to Mankranso has deteriorated so badly that it's become a priority to ease daily discomfort for commuters.

The announcement covers additional stalled projects including the Sewua Regional Hospital road, the Suame Interchange, and the Santase-Anwiankwanta dual carriage road. Each of these projects represents not just infrastructure improvements but connections between communities, access to healthcare, and economic opportunities.

The Ripple Effect

Better roads mean more than smoother commutes for Ashanti Region residents. Improved infrastructure opens doors for businesses to transport goods efficiently, helps students reach schools safely, and ensures patients can access medical care without dangerous delays.

The restart signals a broader commitment to completing inherited projects rather than abandoning them. For contractors, it means stable work and the ability to pay their crews. For residents, it validates years of patience and advocacy for basic infrastructure needs.

The regional minister's confirmation that funding mechanisms are now in place suggests these projects won't stall again midway through construction. That reliability matters as much as the physical improvements themselves.

Communities across the region are preparing to see construction crews return to sites that sat silent for too long, transforming frustration into forward momentum one road at a time.