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Joy Online
… He said the publication was intended to support planning and decision-making by key road sector institutions, including the Ghana Highway Authority, the Department of Urban Roads and the Department of Feeder Roads. …
Emeritus Prof. K.K. Adarkwa’s new book ranks Ghana’s districts by road maintenance deficitDaily Guide
… All implementing agencies including Ghana Highway Authority, Department of Urban Roads, and Department of Feeder Roads obtained Public Procurement Authority Board approval for single-source and restricted tender awards, part of the report stated. …
Over 90% Of Road Projects Awarded Competitively – GovtThe Chronicle
… The breakdown included 405 projects undertaken by the Ghana Highway Authority, 896 by the Department of Feeder Roads, 23 legacy projects inherited from the previous administration, 63 consolidated Big Push projects and 54 projects under the main Big Push programme. …
‘Over 90% Of 2025-2026 Road Contracts Awarded On Merit’Joy Online
… Road users and residents are calling on authorities, including the Ghana Highway Authority and the relevant local assemblies, to urgently repair the streetlights. …
Motorists, pedestrians alarmed over faulty streetlights on Achimota Forest stretchDaily Guide
… Strangely, there was no officer from the Ghana Highway Authority to explain the situation. …
Stranded Bogoso Road Motorists AngryDaily Guide
… Strangely, there was no officer from the Ghana Highway Authority to explain the situation. …
Stranded Bogoso Road Motorists AngryThe Chronicle
… The community noted that the then District Chief Executive for Akatsi North, Mr James Gunu, now Volta Regional Minister, subsequently petitioned the Ghana Highway Authority and the then National Road Safety Commission to intervene and address the situation. …
Ave-Dakpa Community Appeals For Inclusion In Dual Carriageway ProjectJoy Online
… The contractors, operating under the Single Man Contractors (SMC) Association, say they have not been paid for certified works carried out for the Ghana Highway Authority since 2020, despite several appeals for settlement. …
Road maintenance contractors threaten protest over six years’ arrearsThe Ghanaian Times
… rns Agbodza, regarding the pace of work on the Enchi–Elubo road project. “As a responsible contractor committed to national development, the company appreciates the continued oversight, guidance, and engagement of the Ministry of Roads and Highways and the Ghana Highway Authority …
Top International Engineering reaffirms commitment to Enchi–Elubo road projectJoy Online
Governs Kwame Agbodza, the Minister for Roads and Highways, has directed the Ghana Highway Authority (GHA) to begin processes to terminate the contract awarded to Black Oak to construct the Bogoso-Prestea road in the Western Region. …
Roads Minister directs GHA to terminate Bogoso-Prestea road contractThe CEO of A.T. Expressway Limited says the Accra-Tema Motorway project, Ghana's first PPP toll road concession under a 30-year arrangement, is expected to establish a new model for financing major infrastructure without placing the entire financial burden on the state.
6 hours ago · Joy Online →
The CEO of A.T. Expressway Limited says the Accra-Tema Motorway project, Ghana's first PPP toll road concession under a 30-year arrangement, is expected to establish a new model for financing major infrastructure without placing the entire financial burden on the state.
6 hours ago · Joy Online →
The first section of the Accra-Tema Motorway and Extensions Project has reached 53 per cent completion 805 days after construction began in August 2024, according to the Chief Resident Engineer of Accra-Tema Expressway Limited. The contractor is being urged to accelerate work to meet the August 2027 completion deadline; the project will include a two-lane expressway, an urban highway with three lanes in each direction, and improvements to four interchanges.
6 hours ago · Joy Online →
Researchers Enock Aninakwah and Isaac Aninakwah call for coordinated action to reduce road deaths in Ghana, citing unsafe road conditions, dangerous driving, and enforcement weaknesses. Their analysis of road traffic fatalities from 1991 to 2024 identifies more than 46,000 deaths between 1991 and 2018, and 2,494 deaths in 2024, attributing the crisis to interconnected systemic failures requiring sustained improvements in road infrastructure, vehicle safety, and emergency response.
26 October 2026 · Joy Online →
The Member of Parliament for Weija-Gbawe has appealed to the Minister of Roads and Highways to order urgent repairs to the Weija Junction–Mallam Overpass stretch of the Kasoa-Cape Coast Highway, citing extensive potholes that have increased travel time from about three minutes to more than two hours and created severe traffic congestion. The MP warned that the road's deteriorating condition impacts thousands of daily commuters and may hinder access to healthcare facilities including Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital.
19 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Member of Parliament for Builsa South, Dr Clement Abas Apaak, has allocated GH¢370,000 from his District Assemblies Common Fund share to rehabilitate and maintain deteriorated roads across the constituency, aimed at improving mobility and access to markets, schools and healthcare services.
17 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Minister for Works has directed local assemblies to clear vehicles from diversion routes ahead of a temporary closure of the Pamprom Junction-to-First Light section of the Dr. Busia Highway on Monday for drainage improvement works under the GARID Project. The minister emphasised the need for a robust Traffic Management Plan and public education to minimise disruption.
4 September 2026 · The Chronicle →
The Minister for Roads and Highways warned that government will terminate Volta Impex Construction's contract for the 32-kilometre Techiman–Nkonsia–Wenchi road if the company does not accelerate work. The project is at six per cent completion when it should be at 15 to 20 per cent, and the contractor received GH¢66 million in mobilisation payment in May.
2 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Umaru Sanda, a broadcast journalist with Citi FM and Channel One TV, says society unfairly criticises journalists who move into politics, while professionals from other fields are praised for the same transition. He argued that journalism is a personal choice and that journalists should not be penalised for seeking political positions.
2 September 2026 · Daily Guide →
Ghana's state-owned enterprises recorded a consolidated net profit after tax of GH¢19.80 billion in the 2025 financial year, ending four consecutive years of net losses, according to SIGA's 2025 State Ownership Report. Total SOE revenue increased by 28.12 per cent from GH¢137.64 billion to GH¢176.43 billion, marking a significant turnaround from the GH¢2.25 billion net loss in 2024.
31 August 2026 · Joy Online →
An opinion piece argues that company competence should be assessed by capacity to perform work, not by years in operation. A newly incorporated firm with experienced staff and proper equipment may be as capable as an established company.
21 August 2026 · Joy Online →
An editorial responding to the Ofankor Barrier multiple-vehicle crash on August 13, 2026, which killed at least 11 people and injured several others, calls for Ghana to confront systemic failures in road safety, enforcement, visibility, and regulation of vulnerable vehicles on major highways rather than treating such tragedies as inevitable accidents.
14 August 2026 · The Chronicle →
The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority announced plans to replace all vehicle number plates in Ghana between January 1, 2027, and December 31, 2028, under a new digital vehicle identification system that will integrate with toll, insurance, police, and judiciary databases to strengthen vehicle identification and reduce revenue leakages.
14 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The Minister for Roads and Highways has given contractor Greenhouse International Development Limited a two-month ultimatum to increase progress on the 53.35-kilometre Have-Hohoe Road reconstruction to at least 20 percent, warning that failure to meet the target will result in contract termination; the project has taken approximately 14 years with only 13 percent of the revised work programme completed.
10 July 2026 · Daily Guide →
The Volta Regional Minister has commended the Roads and Highways Minister for using a multi-contract strategy in implementing road projects under the Government's "Big Push" infrastructure programme, saying the approach enhances efficiency, accountability, and competition among contractors. An inspection team toured ongoing projects across the Eastern, Volta and Oti Regions to monitor implementation, assess work quality and pace, identify challenges, and ensure timely completion.
10 July 2026 · The Chronicle →
A Physical Education and Health teacher at Jachie-Pramso Senior High School has voluntarily repaired potholes along the Mankranso-Tepa-Sunyani road for 16 years using his own resources, motivated by witnessing road crashes he believes could have been prevented by better road conditions.
8 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The MP for Hohoe Constituency has cut the sod for construction of two bridges—Wegbe-Akplamafu and Segbedeme—funded under the Ghana Road Fund, which will improve mobility and economic activities by connecting farming communities and neighbouring areas. The construction will begin with the 36.6 metre Wegbe-Akplamafu bridge, with a working period of two months maximum before proceeding to the Segbedeme bridge.
7 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ghana Institution of Engineering has issued a position statement calling for sweeping reforms to address Ghana's recurring flooding, proposing a 19-point plan spanning immediate, medium and long-term actions. The statement, released after recent floods in Accra killed at least 12 people and displaced thousands, emphasizes that Ghana has sufficient technical knowledge to solve the problem but lacks implementation of established solutions.
30 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Rev. John Ntim Fordjour, Ranking Member on Parliament's Defence and Interior Committee, has called on the government to declare Accra a disaster emergency zone for one week and mobilise all security agencies and emergency services in response to devastating floods that have inundated homes, businesses and roads across the capital.
30 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Rev. John Ntim Fordjour, Ranking Member on Parliament's Defence and Interior Committee, has called for the government to declare Accra a one-week disaster emergency to enable security agencies and emergency responders to undertake coordinated rescue and relief operations. He also urged closer coordination between emergency services and road sector agencies to restore access to flood-affected communities.
30 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Rev. John Ntim Fordjour, Ranking Member on Parliament's Defence and Interior Committee, has called on the government to declare Accra a disaster emergency zone for one week following widespread flooding from torrential rains. He urges immediate activation of security agencies and emergency services for coordinated rescue and relief operations to prevent further loss of life and property damage.
30 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Emeritus Professor Kwasi Kwafo Adarkwa has published "Navigating the Towns and Roads in Ghana," a district-by-district assessment of Ghana's road infrastructure and maintenance deficits across 16 regions. The book aims to provide a practical tool for policymakers, planners, engineers and local authorities, as more than 50% of Ghana's approximately 42,000 kilometres of roads are not in good condition.
17 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The Minister of State in charge of Government Communications stated that over 90 percent of road projects under the 'Big Push' initiative were awarded through competitive tendering, refuting claims of abuse of single-sourcing procurement. Of 1,441 road contracts awarded by the Ministry of Roads and Highways, 1,301 were awarded through open or competitive tendering, with the remaining 140 awarded under the 'Big Push' initiative through various procurement methods.
16 June 2026 · Daily Guide →
The Minister of State for Government Communications has dismissed allegations of abuse in single-source procurement by the Ministry of Roads and Highways under the Big Push infrastructure programme, stating that a government investigation found more than 90 per cent of road contracts awarded in 2025 and 2026 were procured through open competitive tendering.
16 June 2026 · The Chronicle →
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.
14 June 2026 · Joy Online →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →