Ministry of Roads and Highways — government body overseeing road infrastructure, currently addressing payment delays and unauthorized excavation by utility firms.
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The government has rejected allegations that the Ministry of Roads and Highways has become a “sole-source factory”, insisting that the overwhelming majority of road contracts awarded under the current administration were procured through open and competitive tendering processes. …
90.28% of road contracts awarded through competitive tendering — Gov’t rebuts ‘sole-source factory’ claimsJoy Online
The government has dismissed allegations that the Ministry of Roads and Highways has become a “sole-source factory”, revealing that only 4.58 per cent of road contracts awarded under the current administration were procured through sole-sourcing. …
Only 4.58% of road contracts awarded through sole-sourcing — Kwakye OfosuJoy Online
The Government has announced plans to address growing public discussions surrounding staffing at the Presidency, the reported resignation of certain public officials and allegations concerning contracts awarded by the Ministry of Roads and Highways. …
Gov’t to clarify presidency staffing claims and release roads contracts enquiry reportJoy Online
… ced by a decisive restructuring of COCOBOD’s balance sheet; the conversion of legacy debts of about GH¢5 billion owed to the Ministry of Finance and the Bank of Ghana into equity, and the transfer of GH¢4.35 billion in cocoa roads liabilities to the Ministry of Roads and Highways …
A New Dawn for Ghana Cocoa: Reforms set to improve farmer livelihoods and financial sustainabilityThe Ghanaian Times
… The GMACP, which will be implemented by the Ministry of Roads and Highways, will support the rehabilitation and maintenance of more than 1,000 kilometres of rural roads. …
Transforming rural roads, agric sector: Ghana secures $500m World Bank fundingJoy Online
… The statement said the project would be implemented by the Ministry of Roads and Highways, supporting the rehabilitation and maintenance of more than 1,000 kilometres of rural roads in the Upper West, Northern, Savannah, Oti, Volta, Eastern, Ashanti, Bono, and Western regions. …
World Bank approves $500m to improve rural roads, market access in GhanaThe Chronicle
… The project will be implemented by Ghana’s Ministry of Roads and Highways and will incorporate climate-resilient designs to ensure roads and drainage systems can withstand future climate-related risks. …
World Bank Approves $500m Project to boost Rural Roads and Market Access in GhanaBusiness & Financial Times
… In 2025, the Ministry of Roads and Highways alone carried over GH¢21 billion in unpaid contractor certificates dating back to 2018, within a road sector commitment stock exceeding GH¢103 billion. …
When the fiscal space is tight, discipline is not optionalThe Chronicle
… Through their respective Municipal Chief Executives (MCEs), the coalition appealed to the president to direct the Ministry of Roads and Highways as well as the Ghana Highways Authority to compel the contractor to resume work within sixty days. …
Somanya-Kpong road finally receives bitumen surfacing after years of public outcryThe Chronicle
… The Ministry of Local Government and Rural Development, the Ministry of Roads and Highways, the Ministry of Education, the Ghana Education Service and the district authorities in the affected areas must collaborate immediately to provide a permanent solution. …
Editorial: Bridge The Divide Before Children Pay The PriceHealth 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 →