The proposed Accra–Kumasi Expressway has moved a step closer to construction, with the Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) announcing that only six kilometres remain to complete the clearing of the project’s 176-kilometre corridor.
Military engineers have so far cleared 170 kilometres of the route, bringing the preparatory exercise into its final stage as teams advance towards Sawua.
In an update shared on X on Thursday, September 3, GAF described the exercise as nearing completion after months of navigating difficult terrain.
“The finish line is in sight. Out of 176 kilometres of challenging terrain, just 6 KM REMAIN!” the military stated.
The corridor-clearing operation is a crucial step before major construction begins, as it establishes the required right of way for the expressway.
The latest milestone represents a significant improvement from earlier progress reports. By June 25, 2026, engineers had cleared 89.5 kilometres, equivalent to 50.9 per cent of the route, with the exercise initially planned to be completed within 20 weeks.
Once completed, the Accra–Kumasi Expressway is expected to transform travel between Ghana’s two largest cities by reducing journey times, easing traffic congestion and improving the movement of people and goods.
With just six kilometres left to clear, the project is now edging closer to its next major phase—full-scale construction.
THE RACE TO SAWUA
The finish line is in sight. Out of 176 kilometres of challenging terrain, just 6 KM REMAIN!
The elite Ghana Armed Forces Engineers have pushed through with absolute grit.Watch the incredible journey of military discipline, precision, and unwavering service… pic.twitter.com/50ZZFNaKNs
— Ghana Armed Forces (@GhArmedForces) September 3, 2026
