Ghana has embarked on a landmark infrastructure achievement with the Accra-Kumasi Expressway Project — the nation’s first true expressway designed to modernise travel, boost trade, and enhance regional connectivity. Stretching nearly 200 kilometres, the project represents a historic leap in Ghana’s transport development.
The expressway runs from the coast through the forest belt, creating a seamless high-speed link between Accra and Kumasi. Designed to significantly cut travel time between the country’s two busiest cities, the project is expected to stimulate economic growth, ease congestion, and open new opportunities for communities along the route.
The corridor spans the Greater Accra, Eastern, and Ashanti Regions, passing through key towns such as Adeiso, Asamankese, Akim Oda, Ofoase, and Kwaso. Its strategic alignment ensures accessibility to major population centres and commercial hubs, strengthening trade flows and mobility across southern Ghana.
In total, the highway covers 198.7 kilometres. This includes 23 kilometres of urban connecting sections in Accra and Kumasi, each constructed to a 4-lane standard with a speed limit of 60 km/h for smooth city integration. The main expressway stretches 175 kilometres and features a 6-lane design engineered for speeds of up to 120 km/h — a first-of-its-kind in Ghana.
Beyond its engineering significance, the expressway symbolises Ghana’s commitment to modernisation, improved connectivity, and inclusive growth. When completed, the Accra-Kumasi Expressway will stand as one of the most transformative national projects, reshaping mobility and fostering long-term economic expansion.
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