The government's "Big Push" initiative is set to kick-start the reconstruction of the Sunyani-Techiman-Wenchi-Wa-Hamile road corridor in the third quarter of this year.

Kwame Agbodza, Minister for Roads and Highways, made this announcement while embarking on a three-day inspection tour of the Bono, Bono East, Ahafo, and Western Regions.

To ensure the project's timely completion, Agbodza has directed the Ghana Highways Authority to conduct engineering studies and designs for sections of the corridor not currently under construction.

"This entire corridor, all the way to Hamile, is part of the ‘Big Push’ initiative. It is one of the major projects we aim to award in June this year. Therefore, those involved in the studies and designs need to expedite their work. We don’t have enough time," he emphasized.

The Minister highlighted the government's commitment to prioritizing road infrastructure development, despite financial constraints. "No matter what we want to achieve—whether in farming, education, or healthcare—roads are critical. Our economic development cannot take shape if we do not address the challenges in the road sector," he stressed.

During his tour, Agbodza inspected the 10.20km Terchire bypass, constructed by Newmont Ghana, and is expected to assess other ongoing road projects, including:

Jinijini-Sampa Road reconstruction

Tepa-Goaso Road

Sefwi Wiawso town roads

Tarkwa-Agona Nkwanta Road reconstruction

PTC Interchange project

Takoradi-Agona Junction Road dualisation