Ghana is on course to deliver one of Africa’s most transformative highways as the Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) engineers have cleared 176.6 kilometres of the 176-kilometre corridor for the new Accra–Kumasi Expressway, leaving just 6km metres to completion—far ahead of the original 20-week schedule. The Accra- Kumasi Expressway is one of President John Mahama’s big-push agenda
Originally, the road distance between Accra and Kumasi via the N6 highway measured about 198.7 kilometres. Still, the new expressway adopts a direct, purpose-built alignment that trims the journey to 176 kilometers, cutting travel time from up to 8 hours to about 2 hours. As of early September 2026, the military team has completed 99.8% of corridor clearing, with full handover expected imminently to enable construction of the six-lane, dual-carriageway expressway, projected for completion by 2028.
Slash transport costs for passengers and freight, boosting trade between Ghana’s two largest cities. Enhance road safety by eliminating dangerous stretches of the old N6 and reducing accident risks. Stimulate regional development, creating jobs and attracting investment along the corridor, including in agriculture and logistics. Strengthen national cohesion, linking communities more efficiently and supporting social mobility. The expressway will also benefit Ghana’s neighbors Burkina Faso, Mali, Niger, Togo, and Côte d’Ivoire—who rely on Ghana’s ports for imports and exports:
Faster cargo movement from Tema and Takoradi ports to inland destinations. Reduced logistics costs, making Ghana’s ports more competitive regionally. Improved trade corridors that support ECOWAS integration and cross-border commerce. Dubbed a “first-class road in Africa”, the Accra–Kumasi Expressway represents Ghana’s bold leap into world-class infrastructure, promising to redefine travel, trade, and regional connectivity by 2028.
