Mahama targets to complete Eastern Corridor roads under Big Push initiative

President John Mahama has revealed that outstanding portions of the Eastern Corridor road network will be tackled under the government’s Big Push infrastructure initiative, with procurement already in motion to return contractors to the project site.

Speaking at the launch of the National Agribusiness Dialogue on Monday, July 28, at the Kempinski Gold Coast Hotel in Accra, the President emphasized the road’s strategic value in enhancing food security and national connectivity.

“The Eastern Corridor is a very important part of Ghana’s road network and it has been neglected for many years, even though the bulk of Ghana’s food production comes from that corridor—from the North East, Northern Region, through Oti and Northern Volta,” Mahama stated.

The corridor runs from the Tema roundabout to Kulungugu in the Upper East Region. Significant portions, including Gushegu to Oti Damanko and Nkwanta to Gyasikan, have already seen major works completed. However, the critical stretch between Oti Damanko and Nkwanta remains unfinished.

“I’m happy to inform you that they have been included in the Big Push, and as I speak, procurement is ongoing to get the contractors back to site to finish that segment,” he added.

Mahama also shared updates on the Tema roundabout–Asutsuare section, which is under construction, including the development of a new bridge at Volivo. A Memorandum of Understanding for the bridge was signed during his earlier visit to Japan, and he plans to follow up with the Japanese Prime Minister during his upcoming trip in August.

“Once those segments are done, then it opens up the road and it will make it easier for food production to be transported down,” he said.