The Minister for Roads and Highways, Kwame Governs Agbodza, has given a fresh assurance that the government will ensure the completion of the long-awaited Bolgatanga–Bawku–Pulmakom road, insisting that delays on major road projects will no longer be tolerated.
Mr Agbodza said the government would ensure contractors working on critical road projects are paid on time, while the Ministry steps up unannounced inspections to ensure value for money and adherence to project timelines.
He made the remarks on Thursday, September 3, 2026, when he paid an unannounced inspection visit to the ongoing Bolgatanga–Bawku–Pulmakom Road project in the Upper East Region.
The visit, according to the Minister, forms part of a new approach by the Roads and Highways Ministry to monitor major road projects through surprise inspections rather than relying solely on scheduled visits and reports from contractors.
“From now onwards, we will be visiting contractors unexpectedly to inspect the work they are doing. President Mahama will make sure contractors are paid on time so there will be no excuse for delays, and this road will be completed on schedule,” Mr Agbodza said.
Mr Agbodza said the road would instead be funded from domestic revenue, describing the project as a government priority.
“We are not going to take any loan to complete this project. We will use the taxes paid by Ghanaians to fund it because this road is a priority for the government,” he emphasised.
Mr Agbodza described the Bolgatanga–Bawku–Pulmakom route as one of the most important highways in northern Ghana, with significant implications for trade, transportation and regional economic activity.
He said the completed road would also provide a more direct route for travellers from Accra and Tema to Bolgatanga, potentially reducing the need for motorists to rely on the longer central corridor through Kumasi and Tamale.
“This road is very important to me and to President Mahama. It connects Bolgatanga to Bawku and the eastern corridor. If you are travelling from Tema to Bolgatanga, this route is critical for movement, trade and economic development,” he stated.
He warned that contractors should expect the Ministry to arrive without prior notice to assess the actual progress of work on site.
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