President John Dramani Mahama has unveiled a series of ambitious infrastructure initiatives aimed at transforming transportation, easing urban congestion, and unlocking national productivity.
Speaking during his ongoing “Thank You Tour” of the Ashanti Region, the president assured Ghanaians that several long-awaited projects are already underway or set to begin soon.
Among the headline projects is the construction of a new major bypass in the Ejisu to Asante Mampong to link the Tachiman road.
The project according to President Mahama is designed to divert heavy trucks and transit traffic away from the Kumasi city center.
President Mahama noted that once completed, the bypass part of a broader regional road upgrade will ensure that long-haul cargo movements to and from Burkina Faso and Mali no longer pass through the heart of Kumasi.
“This bypass will help decongest the city, promote safer travel, and restore the integrity of our urban road network,” he said. “It will also improve logistics for our exporters and traders in the subregion.”
The president also highlighted reconstruction works in the Tampaso and Manso areas, alongside ongoing upgrades in other key corridors. These efforts, he said, are part of a coordinated push to modernize critical road links across the Ashanti Region.
On the aviation front, the president confirmed that contractors have begun mobilizing for the expansion of the Kumasi International Airport runway.
Once completed, the extended runway will accommodate larger aircraft and position Kumasi as a central hub for international travel, investment, and tourism.
In addition, the president announced progress on the long-awaited Accra–Kumasi Expressway, describing it as an “iconic project” that has already advanced through feasibility and design stages.
The six-lane dual carriageway will cut travel time by an estimated 50 kilometers and include rest stops, filling stations, and other safety facilities along the route.
“This expressway is different from the Accra–Kumasi road vision project,” President Mahama clarified. “It is a completely new expressway designed to handle higher traffic volumes and boost national integration.”
He emphasized that the project would be funded through a self-sustaining model: “Tolls and other revenue generated from the expressway will be used to pay for its construction.”
President Mahama expressed optimism that he would have the privilege of commissioning the expressway before the end of his current term in 2029.
“These are not just roads and runways; they are lifelines for trade, travel, and growth,” the president said. “We are determined to deliver them to spur development in every corner of this country.”
The president’s remarks were met with enthusiasm from local leaders and residents, who welcomed the projects as critical to improving connectivity and economic opportunities in the Ashanti Region and beyond.
Source: Starrfm.com.gh/Isaac Justice Bediako
