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Big Push Infrastructure Programme

2026-06-012026-07-30

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  1. July 2026
  2. The Chronicle

    Government has ring-fenced US$1.7 billion for the construction of the Accra–Kumasi Expressway, the flagship project under its Big Push Infrastructure Programme, Finance Minister Dr.

    US$1.7bn Ready For Accra–K’si Expressway -Ato Forson
  3. The Ghanaian Times

    On infrastructure, he said work had begun on 87 road and bridge projects under the Big Push Infrastructure Programme across all 16 regions.

    Mid-Year Budget: New buses, roads, energy gains to drive growth – Finance Minister
  4. Joy Online

    The Government has commenced 87 transport infrastructure projects across the country’s 16 regions under the Big Push Infrastructure Programme, the Minister of Finance has announced.

    Government begins 87 road projects under Big Push Programme
  5. Joy Online

    Government has deposited US$1.7 billion at the Bank of Ghana to finance the Accra-Kumasi Expressway under the Big Push Infrastructure Programme.

    Government secures $1.7bn for Accra-Kumasi Expressway
  6. Joy Online

    Residents in the North Dayi District of the Volta Region have voiced strong complaints about neglected road projects under the Big Push Infrastructure Programme.

    North Dayi residents condemn authorities over abandoned road projects
  7. June 2026
  8. The Ghanaian Times

    The Vice-President also drew attention to the Big Push infrastructure programme, which, she emphasised, would involve significant investment in road projects across the country to improve connectivity, facilitate trade and support economic growth.

    Govt focused on jobs, stability, growth – Vice-President
  9. Joy Online

    He said infrastructure remains a cornerstone of Ghana’s development strategy, adding that through the US$10 billion five-year Big Push Infrastructure Programme, the country is investing heavily in roads, railways, ports, airports, energy, and logistics.

    Belarus manufacturers to visit Ghana next week – Mahama
  10. The Chronicle

    Residents and traditional authorities of Ave-Dakpa in the Akatsi North District of the Volta Region have appealed to the government to include the township in the proposed dual carriageway development, under the government’s Big Push infrastructure programme.

    Ave-Dakpa Community Appeals For Inclusion In Dual Carriageway Project
  11. The Chronicle

    He said the government’s flagship Big Push Infrastructure Programme was creating investment opportunities across road, rail, energy, housing, water systems, and logistics infrastructure.

    Ghana is open for business –Mahama  tells investors in London
  12. Joy Online

    Speaking at the Ghana-UK Investment Summit 2026 in London on Monday, June 1, he said infrastructure remains central to the country’s economic transformation agenda under a US$10 billion five-year Big Push Infrastructure Programme.

    Ghana is accelerating investment in roads, railway, ports—Mahama tells UK investors
Business

US$1.7bn allocated for Accra–Kumasi Expressway project

The News

Ghana's Finance Minister announced that US$1.7 billion has been deposited in a dedicated account at the Bank of Ghana for the 176-kilometre six-lane Accra–Kumasi Expressway, which is expected to reduce travel time between the two cities to about two hours. The Ghana Armed Forces has cleared 122 kilometres of the required right-of-way, with procurement for the main construction contract expected to commence in September.

24 July 2026 · The Chronicle

Friday 24 July

  1. US$1.7bn allocated for Accra–Kumasi Expressway project

    Ghana's Finance Minister announced that US$1.7 billion has been deposited in a dedicated account at the Bank of Ghana for the 176-kilometre six-lane Accra–Kumasi Expressway, which is expected to reduce travel time between the two cities to about two hours. The Ghana Armed Forces has cleared 122 kilometres of the required right-of-way, with procurement for the main construction contract expected to commence in September.

    24 July 2026 · The Chronicle

  2. Government allocates GH¢400m for new buses, oil investment increases

    The Finance Minister announced the government has set aside GH¢400 million to procure high-capacity buses for state-owned transport companies to improve public transportation. He also disclosed that petroleum sector reforms have attracted more than US$3.5 billion in fresh investment commitments from partners in Jubilee and Offshore Cape Three Points oil fields.

    24 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

  3. Government launches 87 transport infrastructure projects nationwide

    Ghana's government has begun 87 transport infrastructure projects across all 16 regions under the Big Push Infrastructure Programme, comprising 74 trunk roads and bridges, 10 urban roads, and three feeder roads. By end of June 2026, 13 projects had reached at least 50 per cent completion, with six exceeding 75 per cent, while 15 others had progressed beyond 25 per cent completion.

    24 July 2026 · Joy Online

  4. Government deposits $1.7bn for Accra-Kumasi Expressway project

    The Finance Minister announced that Government has deposited US$1.7 billion at the Bank of Ghana to finance the Accra-Kumasi Expressway under the Big Push Infrastructure Programme, with funds ring-fenced for use only after the main construction contract is awarded. Feasibility studies and detailed engineering designs are expected to be completed by end-August 2026, with procurement for the construction contract to begin in September.

    24 July 2026 · Joy Online

Tuesday 7 July

  1. North Dayi residents condemn abandoned road construction sites

    Residents of North Dayi District in the Volta Region have complained about unfinished road projects under the Big Push Infrastructure Programme. The Anfoega-Wodamaxe Aveti and Vakpo-Wusuta roads were re-awarded following a sod-cutting ceremony in February 2026, but contractors have largely abandoned the sites, leaving excavated sections that have caused flooding and safety hazards.

    7 July 2026 · Joy Online

Monday 22 June

  1. Vice-President outlines government's economic stability and jobs agenda

    Vice-President Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang told the Ghanaian community in Canada that the government is committed to improving livelihoods and strengthening the economy through initiatives including the 24-Hour Economy programme, Big Push infrastructure programme, agriculture prioritisation, and measures to manage inflation and create jobs.

    22 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

Thursday 11 June

  1. Ghana welcomes Belarusian mining equipment manufacturers next week

    President Mahama announced that Belarusian manufacturers of mining equipment will visit Ghana next week following an agreement reached at the Ghana–Belarus Business Forum in Minsk. Mahama highlighted Ghana's investment appeal, citing access to 34 million domestic consumers and 1.3 billion people via the African Continental Free Trade Area, alongside infrastructure initiatives including a US$10 billion five-year Big Push Programme.

    11 June 2026 · Joy Online

Thursday 4 June

  1. Ave-Dakpa community seeks inclusion in dual carriageway project

    Residents and traditional authorities of Ave-Dakpa in Akatsi North District have appealed to the government to include the township in the proposed dual carriageway development along the Ho-Denu highway corridor under the Big Push infrastructure programme, citing long-standing road safety challenges and at least 46 deaths since 1980.

    4 June 2026 · The Chronicle

  2. President Mahama promotes Ghana investment at London forum

    President John Dramani Mahama told investors at the 12th Africa Debate at London's Guildhall that Ghana is open for business and undertaking reforms to improve ease of doing business, strengthen transparency, and modernise infrastructure. He highlighted government investment in transport, energy, agro-industrial, digital infrastructure, and the Big Push Infrastructure Programme as creating investment opportunities.

    4 June 2026 · The Chronicle

Monday 1 June

  1. Ghana accelerating $10 billion infrastructure program, Mahama tells UK investors

    President Mahama told UK investors that Ghana is accelerating major investments in roads, railways, ports, housing, and aviation through a $10 billion five-year Big Push Infrastructure Programme. He said the government is also modernising transport corridors and plans to establish a new national airline to improve connectivity and facilitate trade.

    1 June 2026 · Joy Online

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