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Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson has announced that the government will allocate GH¢828 million in 2026 for the construction of 1,000 kilometres of agricultural enclave roads to improve access to farms and reduce food inflation.
Presenting the 2026 Budget on Thursday, November 13, under the theme “Resetting for Growth, Jobs, and Economic Transformation,” Dr. Forson said the initiative will facilitate the transportation of farm produce to markets, lowering costs for both farmers and consumers.
“To facilitate the transportation of farm produce to markets and reduce food inflation, we have allocated GH¢828 million for the construction of 1,000km of agriculture enclave roads,” he stated.
The Finance Minister highlighted that farmers have long cited poor farm-to-market roads as a key driver of high food prices. He emphasized that road infrastructure is critical for trade, food distribution, and social mobility.
Dr. Forson further noted that as of September 2025, 268 road projects covering 8,300 kilometres were under construction nationwide, including major corridors such as:
- Accra–Kumasi dualisation (64% complete)
- Takoradi–Agona Nkwanta–Elubo Highway (72% complete)
- Eastern Corridor sections Dodo-Pepesu and Nkwanta-Damanko (80% complete)
Other key projects include the Tema–Akosombo Highway (58% complete) and Bolgatanga–Bawku–Pulmakom Road (95% complete), which will enhance trade links with Burkina Faso.
To improve connectivity in underserved areas, 50 bridges are being constructed nationwide, including the Dikpe Bridge over the Tano River (45% complete) and the Volivo Bridge across Volta Lake (60% complete).
Routine maintenance has already covered 21,000 kilometres of trunk, urban, and feeder roads. The 2026 programme targets an additional 25,000 kilometres of maintenance, alongside the completion of major highways. Preparatory works are also underway for the Pokuase–Amasaman–Nsawam Urban Highway and Accra–Tema Motorway expansion, scheduled to begin in 2026 under a public-private partnership arrangement.
