Ministry of Roads and Highways — government body overseeing road infrastructure, currently addressing payment delays and unauthorized excavation by utility firms.
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… Speaking during a media engagement in the Western Region, PURC Executive Secretary, Dr Shafic Suleman, said the Commission will engage the Ministry of Roads and Highways, contractors and utility providers to find a more proactive approach to protecting critical infrastructure. …
PURC seeks safeguards for utility lines amid constructionJoy Online
The Ghana Institution of Surveyors (GhIS) and the Ministry of Roads and Highways have agreed to strengthen collaboration on the assessment and payment of compensation to persons affected by road projects.According to a statement issued by the GhIS, the decision was reached at a m …
Ghana Institution of Surveyors, Roads Ministry agree to strengthen compensation processJoy Online
… He also appealed to the Ministry of Roads and Highways, the Member of Parliament for Dome-Kwabenya, Elikplim Akurugu, and other stakeholders to intervene. …
Residents of Brekusu-Kwabenya-Kitase protest over deplorable roadsThe Chronicle
… During the inspection, the President also directed the Ministry of Roads and Highways to include UTAS’s request for about five kilometres of internal roads in its project inventory. …
Mahama Moves to Revive Abandoned UTAS Laboratory ProjectJoy Online
… He also directed the Ministry of Roads and Highways to include the university’s request for about five kilometres of internal roads in its project plans, describing the request as achievable. …
Mahama pledges to expand STEM education, complete stalled UTAS laboratoryJoy Online
… In March 2026, The Fourth Estate revealed how the Ministry of Roads and Highways had allegedly become a factory for sole-sourcing under the government’s Big Push initiative; it also published how contracts had been awarded to companies with questionable capacity and experience. …
Big Push probe: Presidential staffer challenges Fourth Estate’s report on Valerie Sawyerr committeeThe Chronicle
… He, therefore, called on the Ministry of Roads and Highways, the Land Use and Spatial Planning Authority (LUSPA), the Metropolitan, Municipal and District Assemblies (MMDAs) and other relevant institutions to work together to safeguard road reservations and reclaim encroached are …
Friends Of Rivers Urges Government To Protect Road ReservationsJoy Online
Parliament has approved a concession agreement between the Ministry of Roads and Highways and a Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) to be incorporated by Rock Africa Limited for the reintroduction of road and bridge tolls through a Public-Private Partnership (PPP) arrangement. …
Dominic Nitiwul backs return of road tolls under electronic PPP systemJoy Online
The Ministry of Roads and Highways has cut the sod for the construction of the Gomoa Akotsi–Kwanyarko road in the Central Region following a series of armed robbery attacks that have plagued the route over the past two years. …
Gov’t cuts sod for construction of Gomoa Akotsi-Kwanyarko roadJoy Online
… The Co-Chair of the NPP Policy Committee on Roads said government must provide a comprehensive expenditure report detailing how the funds were utilised. “We respectfully call on the Government, through the Ministry of Roads and Highways, the Ministry of Finance, and all implement …
Minority demands breakdown of GH¢10.92bn expenditure on Accra-Kumasi ExpresswayHealth experts have cautioned women against relying on unregulated breast enlargement products and herbal remedies, warning that some may contain harmful substances and delay diagnosis of serious conditions. A midwife at Ridge Hospital urged women to seek medical attention at health facilities rather than turning to herbalists or unverified treatments.
6 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Health experts have cautioned women against relying on unregulated breast enlargement products and herbal remedies, warning that some may contain harmful substances and delay diagnosis of serious conditions. A midwife at Ridge Hospital urged women to seek medical attention at health facilities rather than turning to herbalists or unverified treatments.
6 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Tourism Minister Abla Dzifa Gomashie has called for improved maintenance, consistent interpretation of historical narratives, and continuous investment in tourist attractions to enhance visitor experiences and encourage repeat visits. She made the appeal during a tour of selected attractions in the Eastern Region, including Aburi Botanical Gardens, Aburi Craft Village and Papaye Recreation Village, as part of World Tourism Day activities.
2 October 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ministry of Roads and Highways has threatened legal action against Ghana Water Limited, the Electricity Company of Ghana, and telecommunications companies if they excavate completed roads to lay service lines without proper authorisation and coordination with the ministry.
29 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's Ministry of Roads and Highways has threatened legal action against water, electricity, and telecommunications companies if they excavate completed roads without authorization to lay service lines. The minister emphasized the need for proper coordination between utility providers and the ministry to prevent damage to newly constructed public infrastructure.
29 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Roads and Highways Minister Governs Kwame Agbodza has directed First Sky Construction to remobilise and return to the abandoned Kwabenya-Berekuso-Kitase road by the close of the week, with expectations for visible and sustained work without interruption. The directive follows a demonstration by residents in August over the deteriorating condition of roads affecting their health, businesses, and access to services.
22 September 2026 · Joy Online →
President John Mahama announced that the Ghana Armed Forces will be deployed for emergency operations and national development projects beyond military combat, citing the 48 Engineer Regiment's involvement in waste evacuation from Agbogbloshie and clearing the Accra-Kumasi Expressway as examples of coordinated government efforts to address national challenges.
18 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's Parliamentary Select Committee on Water and Sanitation has endorsed a proposed National Sanitation Authority Bill, saying a dedicated authority could strengthen management of sanitation and waste. During a monitoring visit to the Ho Integrated Recycling and Compost Plant in the Volta Region, the Committee chair noted the region as the cleanest of the eight regions visited so far and highlighted significant sanitation challenges across the country.
18 September 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 CEO of Accra-Kumasi Expressway Limited says construction is expected to begin in January 2027, following completion of right-of-way clearance by the Ghana Armed Forces. President Mahama is expected to cut the sod before Christmas, with the project now in the procurement phase and designs already completed.
14 September 2026 · Joy Online →
President Mahama has announced that the 48 Engineer Regiment of the Ghana Armed Forces will serve as a major sub-contractor on the Accra-Kumasi Expressway construction. The Regiment is also directed to clear the right-of-way for the proposed New Accra Orbital, as government expands military engineering units' role in major infrastructure projects.
14 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ghana Armed Forces has paid the first tranche of compensation to 469 affected farmers as it clears land for the Accra-Kumasi Expressway project across 175.6 kilometers. Farmers received between GH₵350,000 and GH₵1,500 based on property valuations, with 800 farmers expected to be compensated by the end of the process.
14 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Traditional leaders in Akwaboa, Atwima Nwabiagya North District, say residents blame them for the community's underdevelopment and the persistent state of the main road linking it to arterial highways. Despite multiple representations to the District Assembly, Regional Coordinating Council, and Ministry of Roads and Highways, the unpaved road remains riddled with potholes and gullies.
8 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Works and Housing Minister Ahmed Ibrahim has called for a review of the proposed one-year closure of a 1.5-kilometre section of the Winneba–Accra road at Kaneshie to allow contractors to undertake critical engineering works, warning that such a lengthy closure could cause severe disruption to commuters and businesses and urging coordination among multiple government institutions.
3 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The 7.2-kilometre Valco Roundabout-Kpone Junction road in Tema remains in poor condition with little visible construction progress, causing journeys to take over three hours instead of 30 minutes and prompting the Ghana Petroleum Tanker Drivers Union to threaten renewed industrial action.
31 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The 7.2-kilometre Valco Roundabout-Kpone Junction road in Tema has deteriorated significantly, with motorists reporting journeys that should take 30 minutes now taking over three hours, and members of the Ghana Petroleum Tanker Drivers Union threatening fresh industrial action if authorities fail to complete promised rehabilitation.
31 August 2026 · Daily Guide →
The Ministry of Roads and Highways is taking steps to address payment bottlenecks affecting consultants on road projects, following an engagement with engineering professional bodies in Accra. The meeting discussed challenges including project execution delays, rising construction costs, outstanding payments, and financial pressures on contractors and consultants.
28 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ghana Institution of Engineering, the Engineering Council, and the Ghana Consulting Engineers Association met with the Ministry of Roads and Highways to discuss challenges including rising construction costs, project delays, and outstanding payments affecting Ghana's infrastructure delivery.
28 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana has sufficient technical expertise and transportation master plans for Bus Rapid Transit systems in major cities, but successive governments have failed to implement recommendations due to lack of political will and commitment to fund the necessary infrastructure, according to CSIR's deputy director.
28 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ghana Police Service has restricted movement of concrete mixer trucks on Accra and Tema roads from Friday, August 28 to Sunday, August 30, 2026, to address safety concerns, traffic obstruction, and road damage caused by spillage of concrete and materials.
28 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana Police Service has suspended concrete mixer truck operations in Accra and Tema for three days from 28–30 August 2026, citing concerns over concrete spillages, road safety hazards, and damage to road infrastructure. The restriction follows a meeting between police leadership and truck operators to address compliance with road traffic regulations.
27 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The Public Utilities Regulatory Commission is bringing together road contractors and utility service providers to address damage to water and other utility infrastructure during road construction under the Big Push programme. Utility providers will be required to share maps of major pipelines and transmission lines with contractors, and those who damage critical infrastructure will bear restoration costs.
27 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ghana Institution of Surveyors and the Ministry of Roads and Highways have agreed to strengthen collaboration on assessing and paying compensation to persons affected by road projects, following the Minister's concerns about discrepancies in valuations between independent assessors and state agencies that were contributing to project delays.
24 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Residents of the Brekusu-Kwabenya enclave in Greater Accra have protested the poor state of roads in the area, saying the situation is affecting their health, businesses, vehicles, and access to essential services. They are calling on the government and relevant authorities to urgently rehabilitate the road, with residents saying the conditions have persisted for many years.
17 August 2026 · Joy Online →
President John Dramani Mahama has committed to completing the four-storey central laboratory complex at the University of Technology and Applied Sciences in Navrongo, which was started in 2016 but stalled. The facility is expected to be completed and handed over in 2027 and will provide modern infrastructure for teaching, research, innovation and practical training.
14 August 2026 · The Chronicle →
President Mahama inspected a four-storey central laboratory at the University of Technology and Applied Sciences in Navrongo that began in 2016 but stalled, committing to complete it by 2027 and expand STEM education. He also directed the Ministry of Roads and Highways to include the university's request for about five kilometres of internal roads in its project plans and expressed support for UTAS's proposal to establish a medical school.
14 August 2026 · Joy Online →
A presidential staffer has disputed The Fourth Estate's reporting on a Presidential Committee investigation into sole-sourced contracts under Ghana's Big Push infrastructure programme, claiming official records contradict key claims in the media outlet's March 2026 publication about sole-sourcing in the Ministry of Roads and Highways.
11 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Friends of Rivers and Waterbodies has urged the government to take urgent steps to protect road reservations across the country, warning that widespread encroachment by developers and informal traders is increasing infrastructure costs and threatening sustainable urban planning. The group's president stated that encroachment is happening nationwide, with structures being built on spaces designated for utilities, pedestrian walkways, drainage systems, and future expansion.
5 August 2026 · The Chronicle →
Parliament has approved a concession agreement for the reintroduction of road and bridge tolls through an electronic Public-Private Partnership system operated by a Special Purpose Vehicle to be incorporated by Rock Africa Limited. Former Defence Minister Dominic Nitiwul defended the 2021 abolition of tolls as a measure to ease financial burden on Ghanaians, but expressed support for their reintroduction under the proposed electronic system, citing efficiency gains over the previous model.
31 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ministry of Roads and Highways has begun construction of the Gomoa Akotsi–Kwanyarko road in the Central Region, following more than 15 armed robbery incidents on the route between 2025 and early 2026. Local MPs and chiefs expect the project to improve security, transportation, and economic access to farming communities.
25 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The Minority in Parliament has called on government to publish a detailed breakdown of GH¢10.92 billion spent on the Accra-Kumasi Expressway project, citing figures from the 2025 Audited Annual Whole of Government Accounts and noting that only 50.9% of the proposed right-of-way had been cleared as of June 2026.
16 July 2026 · Joy Online →