The President, John Dramani Mahama, says the rehabilitation of the Wenchi–Wa road under his government’s Big Push national infrastructure programme will reduce travel time between the two towns by more than 50 percent.
President Mahama said this during a sod-cutting ceremony at Sawla in the Savannah Region on Tuesday, November 5, 2025, to officially begin the reconstruction of the 195-kilometre Wenchi–Wa road.
He explained that the project, which forms part of the Big Push initiative, is designed to restore safety, efficiency, and pride to communities along the corridor. The road, he said, is a major national route that connects the Bono East, Savannah, and Upper West Regions and serves as an international route to landlocked countries such as Burkina Faso and Mali.
According to President Mahama, the rehabilitation will include the widening of the road, construction of new drainage systems, and the use of durable asphalt surfacing to ensure quality and longevity. The road will also feature safety installations such as guardrails, proper signage, and clearly marked lanes to make travel easier and safer.
The President also indicated that vehicle operating costs will decline by over 40 percent when the construction is completed, adding that road accidents will reduce by approximately 45 percent.
The President further noted that the project would boost agricultural trade and improve the lives of farmers and traders, as farm produce from Bono East and the middle belt would reach northern markets and export routes faster. “A teacher will reach their posting without delay, a farmer will earn fairer prices, and traders will deliver goods on time,” he added.
President Mahama assured that some of the best construction companies have been selected for the work and warned that the government will not tolerate delays or poor-quality work.
He called on residents along the road — especially in Bamboi, Banda Nkwanta, Tinga, Bole, and Sawla — to protect the project and avoid illegal activities such as building unauthorized speed ramps and overloading heavy trucks, which destroy roads.
He emphasized that the Big Push project is part of a broader national effort to connect regions and improve economic activity across the country. “Without roads, a nation cannot progress. What we are starting here today is more than a construction project — it is a covenant of hope,” he said.
President Mahama also urged Ghanaians to be patient during the period of construction, assuring them that within 24 months, Ghana will have some of the best roads in West Africa.
Source: www.kumasimail.com
