President John Dramani Mahama has officially commissioned the construction of the 73.6-kilometre Cape Coast–Takoradi dual carriageway, a flagship infrastructure project under Ghana’s Big Push initiative.
The sod-cutting ceremony, held at Assorko Essaman in the Western Region, marks the beginning of a major upgrade to the Trans–West African Highway, aimed at improving road safety and boosting regional trade.
The new dual carriageway will feature nine interchanges, ten bridges, fifteen pedestrian footbridges, and twenty kilometres of service roads.
It will also include rest stops and axle load stations to support logistics and long-distance travel. The project is divided into three segments: Cape Coast to Kissi, Kissi to Daboase, and Daboase to the Takoradi Airport Roundabout.
Speaking at the event, President Mahama emphasized the strategic importance of the highway, describing it as a “game-changer” for transportation and commerce in the Western and Central Regions.
He noted that the road will reduce travel time, minimize accidents, and create thousands of jobs during and after construction.
The Cape Coast–Takoradi dual carriageway is part of a broader effort to modernize Ghana’s transport infrastructure and strengthen its role in West African trade.
The Big Push initiative, launched by the government, seeks to accelerate development through targeted investments in roads, rail, energy, and digital connectivity.
Construction is expected to begin immediately, with completion projected within the next three years.
