Residents and commuters along the Ofankor-Nsawam road are calling on government and the contractor to speed up construction, even as they acknowledge visible progress on the GHC341.48 million road expansion project, which has now reached 82 percent technical completion.
Speaking to The Vaultz News as part of an ongoing initiative to track major road infrastructure projects across the country, two residents pointed to persistent traffic bottlenecks, dust and slow-moving sections as reasons why the pace of work must accelerate.
One resident described visible progress along a previously difficult stretch of the road, noting that conditions between Medie and Dobro had improved significantly in recent weeks.
Despite this progress, the resident raised concerns about how construction work is currently scheduled, appealing to the contractor for major roadworks to shift away from peak commuting hours.
“We would like to appeal to the contractor to schedule major roadworks during less busy periods of the day, preferably between 11:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m.
“Work should not be carried out during the morning and evening rush hours when most commuters are travelling to and from work. Bringing heavy equipment onto the road during off-peak hours would help reduce traffic congestion and inconvenience”.
Resident 1
Single-Lane Bottleneck Causes Long Delays
The resident identified the stretch between the Dancing Bridge area and Pokuase Bus Stop as a particular source of frustration, explaining that closure of the main carriageway has forced motorists onto a single lane in both directions.
“Since the main carriageway has been closed, motorists are forced to use a single lane, resulting in long traffic queues for both vehicles heading towards Accra and those travelling towards Nsawam. Passengers often spend a considerable amount of time in traffic before reaching their destinations”.
Resident
He called on both the government and the contractor to accelerate work on the main section of the road, arguing that completing that portion would meaningfully ease congestion for daily commuters.
Calls for Fare Review Amid Poor Road Conditions
Beyond construction concerns, the resident urged the Ghana Private Road Transport Union to engage transport operators on the issue of fares, arguing that commuters continue to face high charges despite gradual improvements to the road.
“Drivers have had to contend with the poor condition of the road for a long time, and although the road is gradually improving, passengers continue to pay high fares, especially around the Amasaman area”.
Resident 1
He expressed hope that the government, the transport union and other stakeholders could collaborate on reviewing the fare structure to ease the burden on commuters already contending with construction-related delays.
Despite the challenges outlined, the resident expressed optimism about the project’s overall trajectory, singling out the overhead bridge construction as one component they hope will be completed swiftly.
Dust and Vehicle Damage Frustrate Second Commuter
A second resident offered a more critical assessment of daily conditions along the route, describing the toll dust from the ongoing construction takes on commuters travelling to Accra.
“Using the Ofankor-Nsawam road has been a very frustrating and exhausting experience. The condition of the road has made daily commuting extremely difficult. Whenever I travel to Accra, I often have to carry an extra set of clothes because by the time I arrive, I am covered in dust and have to change before continuing with my activities”.
Resident 2
He described the dust as a widespread nuisance affecting not just commuters but residents, businesses and vehicles alike, while also highlighting the physical toll poor road conditions continue to take on motorists.
Progress Acknowledged, But Pace Remains Slow
While recognising some improvement, the second commuter maintained that conditions had not yet reached a level that meaningfully eases daily travel. “We appreciate the work that has been done so far and remain hopeful that conditions will improve,” the commuter said.
He closed with a direct appeal for accelerated construction, expressing hope that commuters would soon benefit from safer and more reliable road conditions. “Progress still appears to be slow, and the road remains in a very poor condition. We sincerely hope construction will be accelerated so that commuters can begin using a safer, smoother, and more reliable road in the near future,” the commuter said.
The Ofankor-Nsawam road forms part of the broader Accra-Kumasi N6 highway corridor, spanning 33.4 kilometres and currently being expanded from a dual carriageway into a 10-lane network, including service lanes, aimed at eliminating persistent traffic bottlenecks along one of Ghana’s busiest transport routes.
According to project details, most structural and major asphalt works along the main corridor have already been completed, with remaining efforts concentrated on earthworks and final activities within the Nsawam enclave and around specific flyover structures.
The project’s scope includes expansion to eight lanes between Ofankor and the Pokuase Interchange, extending up to ten lanes between Pokuase and the Nsawam bypass.
Additional infrastructure includes a three-tier interchange at Amasaman, flyovers at Pobiman and Medie, and an underpass at Nsawam, alongside eleven footbridges, safety handrails and upgraded drainage systems, streetlights and traffic signage.
A Deadline Shaped by Delays and Renewed Funding
While government officials had previously set a strict second-quarter 2026 completion deadline, minor infrastructure adjustments and property compensation clearances have pushed structural finalisation for specific flyovers beyond June 2026.
President John Dramani Mahama inspected the project in September 2025, tasking contractors to ensure completion by June 2026 given the corridor’s critical role in connecting Accra and Kumasi.
The project’s history reflects a troubled start, having originally commenced in July 2022 under the previous NPP administration before stalling due to unpaid contractor arrears.
Work resumed full momentum after the Mahama government cleared outstanding pre-2025 debts by injecting more than $70 million in Government of Ghana funds under its Big Push development agenda.
With the project now at 82 percent completion, residents along the corridor continue to balance visible signs of progress against the daily realities of construction-related disruption, from traffic bottlenecks to persistent dust and rising transport fares.
As contractors work to finalise remaining sections, particularly around the Nsawam enclave and flyover structures, commuters interviewed by The Vaultz News remain cautiously hopeful that the coming months will bring the smoother, safer travel experience they have waited years to see materialise along one of Ghana’s most heavily used highway corridors.
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