Invest half of GH¢1.7bn expressway budget in existing roads — GhIE President to government

7 billion earmarked for the proposed Accra–Kumasi Expressway were invested in completing ongoing road projects across the country.7 billion budgeted for the proposed Accra–Kumasi Expressway to existing road dualisation projects would have accelerated their completion and delivered more immediate benefits to the country.

Hesse also questioned the government’s approach to the planning and execution of major infrastructure projects, particularly the decision to undertake activities such as right-of-way clearance before completing environmental impact assessments, feasibility studies and detailed designs.