The Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) has completed the clearing of 175.6 kilometres of right-of-way for the proposed Accra–Kumasi Expressway, finishing the assignment one week ahead of schedule.
The exercise, which was originally expected to take 20 weeks, was completed in 19 weeks by GAF engineering teams working in collaboration with officials from the Ministries of Defence, Finance, and Roads and Highways.
The completion marks an important step in preparations for one of Ghana’s major planned infrastructure projects. The cleared corridor will allow work to progress to subsequent stages of the project, including further technical preparations and engineering work ahead of the eventual construction of the expressway.
GAF engineers deliver ahead of schedule
The Ghana Armed Forces described the achievement as “delivering on mission ahead of schedule,” highlighting the efficiency and discipline of the engineering teams involved in the operation.
The assignment required the military engineers to clear the designated right-of-way along the proposed route. Earlier updates showed steady progress, with 89.5 kilometres, representing 50.9 per cent of the corridor, cleared by June 25, 2026. By September, the entire 175.6-kilometre stretch had been completed.
The successful completion also demonstrates the growing role of the Ghana Armed Forces’ engineering capabilities in supporting major national development projects.
Defence Minister Kenneth Gilbert Adjei described the completion as a major milestone and commended the teams and government institutions involved. He also acknowledged the contributions of Roads and Highways Minister Kwame Governs Agbodza and Finance Minister Dr Cassiel Ato Forson to the project.
What the clearance means
The completed right-of-way is a crucial preparatory stage, but it does not mean that construction of the expressway itself has begun.
The proposed road is expected to transform transportation between Accra and Kumasi, improving connectivity between the Greater Accra, Eastern and Ashanti regions. The project is also expected to facilitate the movement of people and goods, reduce congestion and improve transport efficiency along one of Ghana’s
The proposed expressway has been identified by government as a major infrastructure priority under the Big Push Infrastructure Programme.
For businesses and commuters, the eventual completion of the project could have significant economic implications. Faster and more reliable movement along the corridor could support trade, logistics, agriculture and other commercial activities connecting Ghana’s major economic centres.
Attention turns to the next phase
With the 175.6-kilometre clearance now completed, attention will shift to the next stages required to move the project toward actual construction.
These include technical and engineering preparations, procurement and other processes necessary before major construction works can commence.
The ahead-of-schedule completion by the GAF provides momentum for the project and highlights the potential of Ghana’s military engineering units to contribute to large-scale national infrastructure initiatives.
For Ghanaians who regularly travel between Accra and Kumasi, however, the key milestone will ultimately be the start and completion of the physical expressway. Until construction begins, the completed clearance remains an important preparatory achievement rather than the completion of the road project itself.
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