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Ghana Highway Authority

Also known as: GHA

Organization responsible for managing and overseeing road projects and contractors in Ghana, including supervision of highway construction and maintenance work.

2026-04-272026-06-15

In coverage

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  1. May 2026
  2. The Chronicle

    He directed representatives of the company to appear before the Ghana Highway Authority within the week and issued a stern warning.

    Kwame Agbodza Spits Blood! …As Contractor Pockets GH¢80m Mobilisation Fund, But Fails To Execute ‘Big Push’ Project
  3. Joy Online

    Upper West Regional Director of the Ghana Highway Authority, Lovestone Damalie, told the minister the contractor had been impressive since taking over the site nearly three months ago.

    From grain pickers to road works: How an Upper West tour shifted Agbodza’s focus
  4. April 2026
  5. Joy Online

    He has served diligently with the Ghana Highway Authority and currently serves as an assistant pastor at the Faith Foundation Baptist Church in Wa.

    Colorful display of Ewe Culture in Wa as Volta and Oti community outdoor new chief
Society

Faulty streetlights endanger motorists and pedestrians on Achimota Forest road

The News

Motorists and pedestrians on the Achimota Forest stretch in Accra are alarmed by non-functioning streetlights that plunge large sections into darkness at night, creating safety hazards including poor visibility, difficulty spotting pedestrians and obstacles, and increased risk of crime such as robbery.

Why it matters

Faulty streetlights on Achimota Forest road create dangerous conditions for motorists and pedestrians while increasing crime risk in a busy urban area.

22 hours ago · Joy Online

Yesterday

  1. Faulty streetlights endanger motorists and pedestrians on Achimota Forest road

    Motorists and pedestrians on the Achimota Forest stretch in Accra are alarmed by non-functioning streetlights that plunge large sections into darkness at night, creating safety hazards including poor visibility, difficulty spotting pedestrians and obstacles, and increased risk of crime such as robbery.

    22 hours ago · Joy Online

Wednesday 10 June

  1. Tarkwa-Bogoso road congestion angers motorists during rumble strip work

    Motorists on the Tarkwa-Bogoso road were left stranded for hours last Friday due to severe congestion caused by construction of a rumble strip, with no prior notice or road signs to warn of the project. The construction crew, hired from Accra, blocked the road during peak traffic hours, disrupting movement particularly between Bogoso and Samahu.

    10 June 2026 · Daily Guide

  2. Tarkwa-Bogoso road motorists stranded by unannounced rumble strip work

    Commuters on the Tarkwa-Bogoso road were left stranded for hours on Friday after construction of a rumble strip caused severe congestion, with no prior notice or road signs. Motorists questioned why the work was not scheduled during weekend or evening hours when traffic was lighter, while contractors from Accra said they were rushing to complete the project due to hotel costs.

    10 June 2026 · Daily Guide

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

Tuesday 2 June

  1. Road maintenance contractors threaten protest over unpaid arrears

    Single Man Contractors Association members say they have not been paid for certified works completed for the Ghana Highway Authority since 2020 and are threatening to protest at the Presidency over the arrears, arguing the delay has caused severe financial difficulties and affected their ability to continue operations during the rainy season.

    2 June 2026 · Joy Online

Thursday 14 May

  1. Top International Engineering reaffirms commitment to Enchi-Elubo road project

    Top International Engineering has acknowledged concerns raised by the Minister of Roads and Highways about the pace of work on the Enchi–Elubo road project and reaffirmed its willingness to cooperate with government authorities to address concerns and accelerate progress.

    14 May 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

  2. Roads Minister orders termination of Bogoso-Prestea road contract

    The Minister for Roads and Highways has directed the Ghana Highway Authority to terminate Black Oak's contract for the Bogoso-Prestea road in the Western Region, citing unsatisfactory performance with less than two per cent of work completed since March.

    14 May 2026 · Joy Online

Wednesday 13 May

  1. Minister threatens to end Enchi–Elubo road contract over delays

    Roads and Highways Minister Kwame Governs Agbodza has threatened to terminate the contract for the 71.25-kilometre Enchi–Elubo road project in Western North Region, criticising contractor Top Engineering International Ltd. for failing to resume work despite receiving a GH¢80.2 million mobilisation payment. The road, used for cocoa transportation and cross-border trade, has remained in poor condition with motorists and residents complaining of potholes, erosion, and unsafe driving conditions.

    13 May 2026 · Joy Online

  2. Top International Engineering responds to road project delay criticism

    Top International Engineering has responded to Roads and Highways Minister Kwame Governs Agbodza's criticism over slow progress on the Enchi–Elubo road project, assuring government of its commitment to completion. The minister had directed the contractor to appear before the Ghana Highway Authority over delays, noting only about 5% of work had been completed since December 1, 2025, and that the contractor had already received an advance mobilisation payment of GH¢80.2 million.

    13 May 2026 · Joy Online

  3. Accra airport growth threatened by traffic and unplanned development

    Aviation stakeholders warned at the Ghana Civil Aviation Authority's 40th anniversary conference that growing traffic congestion and rapid uncontrolled development around Accra International Airport could impede future expansion and operational capacity unless proper planning measures are enforced.

    13 May 2026 · Joy Online

  4. Contractor receives GH¢80m but stalls 71km road project

    Roads and Highways Minister Governs Kwame Agbodza has expressed outrage over the stalled 71.25-kilometre Enchi–Elubo road project in the Western North Region, criticising contractor Top Engineering International Ltd. for failing to begin work months after receiving a GH¢80.2 million mobilisation payment in December 2025. The minister warned the contractor to either immediately start work or relinquish the contract, describing the stalled project as one of the worst cases encountered under the government's "Big Push" infrastructure agenda.

    13 May 2026 · The Chronicle

Wednesday 6 May

  1. Roads Minister tours Upper West, assesses contractor performance

    Roads and Highways Minister Kwame Governs Agbodza spent two days touring the Upper West Region to assess progress on road projects under the government's "Big Push" agenda. He praised some contractors, including P&W Ghanem for completing a 10-kilometre stretch and ASTEE Ghana Limited for work on the 37-kilometre Bulenga–Yaanyuo-Yiri road, while subjecting others like Malpourma Enterprise Limited to scrutiny.

    6 May 2026 · Joy Online

Monday 27 April

  1. Volta and Oti community outdoors new chief in Wa

    The Volta and Oti community in the Upper West Region outdoored its new chief, Togbe Mawutor Kudjo Kpordzime Afako, in a ceremony on Saturday, April 25, featuring traditional Ewe drumming, singing, and Bobobo dance performances. The 10th chief in the community's over 60-year history in the region said his priority is to bring people together and foster cultural preservation among the group with around 35 to 40 different languages.

    27 April 2026 · Joy Online

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