Agbodza Promises Asphalt Drive From Aflao to Ho
Motorists will be able to traverse the entire stretch from Aflao to Ho without interruption by the close of 2027, Minister for Roads and Highways Kwame Governs Agbodza has declared, unveiling the corridor as a flagship of the government’s Big Push Project. The announcement signals a decisive intervention in one of the Volta Region’s most critical arteries, long plagued by deterioration, congestion and safety concerns.
The Minister told stakeholders that the comprehensive rehabilitation and asphalt overlay of the route will eliminate chronic bottlenecks and create seamless connectivity between the eastern border and the regional capital. He positioned the project as both an economic catalyst and a logistical imperative, arguing that efficient road infrastructure is non-negotiable for trade, agriculture and regional integration. The assurance comes amid heightened public expectation for tangible delivery under the Big Push agenda.
Aflao-Ho corridor functions as a vital trade conduit linking Ghana with Togo and onward to the Sahel. Current conditions force commuters and haulage operators to navigate degraded sections, contributing to vehicle wear, inflated transport costs and avoidable accidents. A fully paved, uninterrupted carriageway is projected to reduce transit time, lower maintenance expenditures for commercial fleets, and enhance the movement of perishable goods from border markets into Ho and beyond.
The Big Push Project, conceived as an accelerated infrastructure rollout, prioritizes corridors with high economic multiplier effects. For the Volta Region, the Aflao-Ho road has been a perennial demand, frequently raised by traditional authorities, trader associations and civil society groups. Past interventions delivered patchwork repairs rather than systemic reconstruction, leaving underlying structural deficits unaddressed. This iteration, officials insist, will adopt full-depth pavement design, drainage realignment and safety signage to ensure durability.
The stakes extend beyond convenience. Improved connectivity is expected to stimulate investment in agro-processing, tourism and light manufacturing along the corridor, while easing pressure on alternative routes that have absorbed overflow traffic. Residents in towns such as Akatsi and Dave have long contended with dust, flooding and prolonged travel, conditions the Ministry says will be remediated through engineered shoulders and culverts.
Execution will now determine credibility. With the 2027 timeline set, attention turns to procurement, contractor mobilization and quality assurance mechanisms. If delivered as pledged, the asphalt link will transform regional mobility and stand as a definitive marker of the Big Push’s capacity to convert policy into pavement.
#Source: Ministry of Roads and Highways
Author: Korkor Anumu
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