The government is considering migrating the Ashaiman-Afienya-Atimpoku road project, being executed by the German construction firm INZAG GmbH, onto the Big Push programme to secure funding to complete the remaining works.

The Minister for Roads and Highways, Kwame Governs Agbodza, announced the proposed funding arrangement during an inspection of the project on Tuesday, November 10, 2026.

He explained that the move would enable the government to finance the outstanding construction works with domestic resources instead of continuing with the existing loan-financing arrangement.

According to the Minister, the proposed transition would not affect the scope of work or the existing contractual agreement with INZAG GmbH. Rather, it would involve changing the source of funding to ensure the project progresses without unnecessary financial constraints.

“We are going to provide our own resources for you to continue the work. I am going to make a recommendation to Government to migrate the project onto Big Push,” he said.

“The actual work does not change; it is just the source of funds that will be fully fledged Big Push. We can actually fund this by ourselves. Currently, where the project is, we can fund it by ourselves,” he added.

Current status of the Ashaiman-Afienya-Atimpoku road

The Ashaiman Roundabout to Akosombo/Atimpoku Junction Road Project is a 64-kilometre road development being undertaken by INZAG GmbH at an estimated cost of €256 million.

The project remains under construction, with outstanding works yet to be completed. The government’s proposed decision to migrate it onto the Big Push programme is intended to secure the necessary funding to sustain construction activities and facilitate the completion of the entire project.

The inspection by the Roads and Highways Minister forms part of efforts to assess progress on ongoing road infrastructure projects and identify sustainable financing arrangements to prevent delays.

Although the project is still being executed under its existing contract, the proposed funding transition is expected to provide greater financial certainty for the contractor and support the continuation of construction.

The Minister, however, did not announce a revised completion date or provide specific details on the percentage of work completed during the inspection.

Government maintains existing contract with INZAG

Mr Agbodza stressed that the government had no intention of terminating or renegotiating the contract with INZAG GmbH.

He explained that the contractor would continue executing the project under the existing contractual terms, with the only significant change being the replacement of the loan-financing arrangement with government funding under the Big Push programme.

He said the decision was part of a broader government policy to migrate selected ongoing road projects from loan-based financing to the Big Push initiative to ensure their timely completion.

The Minister cited the Tema-Aflao road project, being undertaken by BHM, as well as the Bolgatanga-Bawku-Atimpoku road project, as other infrastructure projects being considered for the same funding arrangement.

“We are not going to continue with the loan. We are not talking about the contract. We are going to continue with the contract but switch the funding to the Big Push project,” he stated.

“Not only this, we are doing the same for BHM on Tema-Aflao road, we are doing the same for Bolga, Bawku to Amakom. So, it is not one contract issue but a general policy so we can complete the work,” he added.

Big Push to accelerate road infrastructure delivery

The proposed migration of the Ashaiman-Afienya-Atimpoku road project is expected to strengthen the government’s efforts to complete major road infrastructure projects through direct public financing.

By relying on domestic resources, the government hopes to reduce dependence on external loan arrangements and address funding challenges that could affect the progress of ongoing construction projects.

For motorists and communities along the Ashaiman-Afienya-Atimpoku corridor, the successful completion of the project is expected to improve connectivity, ease transportation and facilitate economic activities between the Greater Accra and Eastern regions.

The next major step will be the government’s consideration of the Minister’s recommendation and the implementation of the proposed funding transition to enable INZAG GmbH to continue and complete the outstanding works.