The Ghana Armed Forces have commenced early works on the proposed Accra–Kumasi Expressway, clearing 17.75 kilometres of dense vegetation along the project’s 175.6-kilometre right-of-way within a few weeks of deployment.
The update was shared by Finance Minister Cassiel Ato Forson in a post on X on Tuesday, May 5, where he highlighted the rapid progress being made on the flagship infrastructure project.
According to him, four military work gangs are currently operating continuously from Asuboa near Akim Oda, working under challenging weather conditions to complete the initial phase within a 20-week timeframe.
The 198.7-kilometre, six-lane expressway is one of the government’s key infrastructure priorities and is expected to significantly reduce travel time between Accra and Kumasi from about six hours to approximately two hours upon completion.
In November 2025, Dr Forson, speaking on the Citi Breakfast Show, reaffirmed government’s commitment to completing the project within three years, despite public concerns about the feasibility of the timeline.
Senior military officials, including Chief of Defence Staff General William Agyapong, have also inspected the project site and commended the pace of work being undertaken by personnel.
During one of the inspections, the CDS urged personnel to ensure proper assessment and compensation procedures are followed before clearing properties and farmlands along the route.
Parliament had earlier approved the concession agreement for the project, with the Ministry of Roads and Highways acting as the contracting authority, while Accra–Kumasi Expressway Limited serves as the concessionaire.
Congratulations to the Ghana Armed Forces for the remarkable speed and efficiency with which they are clearing the way for the construction of the Accra–Kumasi Expressway! pic.twitter.com/5TG8QCHILp
— Cassiel Ato Forson (PhD) (@Cassielforson) May 5, 2026
