The Long Walk to Nsawam: Ofankor–Amasaman Road Project Reaches 78% as Works Resume
AMASAMAN — If you live in Amasaman, chances are your New Year’s wish was simple: an end to the dust, the gridlock, and the daily frustration on the N6 highway. After years of delays, that wish may finally be moving closer to reality.
Following a high-level site inspection by President John Dramani Mahama and the Minister for Roads and Highways, Kwame Governs Agbodza, the government has confirmed that work on the Ofankor–Amasaman–Nsawam road project has resumed at full pace.
Clearing the Debt
The restart comes after months of stalled activity caused by the national debt exchange programme, which affected payments to contractors across the country.
According to official sources, the government has now cleared more than US$77 million (approximately GHS 5 billion) in outstanding arrears owed to the contractor, Maripoma Enterprises Limited, allowing construction to return to site in earnest.
Racing to the Finish Line
As of early 2026, the project has reached 78% completion. While the official deadline for completion remains June 2026, activity on the ground suggests that key sections may be delivered earlier. Engineers on site indicate that, if the current pace is maintained, the main carriageways could be opened to traffic by April 2026.
A walk along the corridor today shows concentrated work around the Amasaman underpass, with final asphalt surfacing progressing toward the Pokuase end of the highway. Motorists should expect new traffic diversions, particularly near the Achimota Neoplan interchange, as contractors rush to complete the wearing course.
“We Are Watching”
During a recent briefing, the Roads Minister emphasised the government’s commitment to strict oversight.
“We are holding them to their word,” he said, signalling an end to the slow progress that has frustrated commuters for years.
For traders at the Amasaman market, transport operators, and thousands of daily commuters who spend hours stuck in traffic, the prospect of an April opening cannot come soon enough.
More than a stretch of asphalt and concrete, the Ofankor–Nsawam road is a critical artery for the Ga West Municipality, underpinning local commerce, mobility, and economic activity. If completed as planned, the project promises to restore not only traffic flow, but confidence that long-delayed infrastructure can finally be delivered.
