Gov’t clears $29m Suame road debt, boosts project with GH₵3bn funding

The Minister for Roads and Highways, Kwame Governs Agbodza, has announced that the government has settled $29.5 million in outstanding payments owed to contractors working on the Suame Interchange Project. The move is expected to accelerate construction activities and restore momentum on one of Ghana’s major infrastructure developments.

Speaking during an inspection tour of the project site on Tuesday, April 28, the Minister reaffirmed the government’s commitment to completing all ongoing and inherited road projects across the country. He emphasized that addressing payment delays is a critical step toward ensuring contractors remain on site and work progresses without interruptions.

Mr. Agbodza further disclosed that an additional GH₵3 billion has been approved to support the project. According to him, the extra funding will not only fast-track construction but also enhance the overall quality and durability of the interchange, which is designed to ease congestion and improve traffic flow in the area.

“We are still back on schedule to complete the interchange itself. We are not taking a cedi out of the interchange project; we are rather adding GH₵3 billion to enhance it,” he stated during the tour.

He expressed strong confidence that the project is progressing according to plan and will meet its delivery timelines. While the full completion of the interchange is projected for the end of 2028, the Minister revealed that significant portions of the project will be completed much earlier.

“We intend to complete this project by the end of 2028, but the section on which we are standing now will be completed by the end of this year,” he added.

The Suame Interchange Project is a key component of efforts to modernize road infrastructure and reduce traffic congestion, particularly in Kumasi and its surrounding areas. Once completed, the interchange is expected to significantly improve mobility, support economic activities, and enhance connectivity within the region.

The government’s renewed financial commitment signals a broader push to prioritise infrastructure development as part of Ghana’s economic growth agenda, ensuring that critical transport projects are delivered efficiently and to high standards.