Omanghana
Drivers and commuters using the Takoradi-Cape Coast section of the N1 Highway are calling on contractors to accelerate work on the ongoing dualization project, expressing growing concerns over safety hazards and prolonged travel disruptions caused by the slow pace of construction.
The appeal comes amid mounting frustration among road users who rely on the busy corridor for daily transportation and commercial activities. Many believe that expediting the project will not only improve traffic flow but also reduce the risk of accidents associated with the current road conditions.
A recent inspection by the Ghana News Agency (GNA) found that construction activities, including excavation works and culvert installations, are progressing along parts of the Takoradi–Shama Junction stretch being executed by Messrs. S&L Construction and Engineering Limited. However, commuters and transport operators say the overall pace of work remains below expectations given the volume of traffic on the route.
Key Infrastructure Under the ‘Big Push’ Agenda
The Takoradi-Cape Coast dualization forms part of the government’s flagship “Big Push” infrastructure programme, aimed at modernizing critical road networks and improving connectivity across the country.
The project involves the expansion of approximately 73.6 kilometres of the N1 Highway into a dual carriageway to ease congestion, enhance road safety, and facilitate faster movement of people and goods between the Western and Central regions.
President John Dramani Mahama officially cut the sod for the project in October 2025, with construction expected to be completed within 24 months, targeting delivery around October 2027.
To improve efficiency, the works have been divided into three execution lots:
- Cape Coast to Kissi
- Kissi to Daboase Junction
- Daboase Junction to the Takoradi Airport Roundabout
Commuters Raise Safety Concerns
Road users say the ongoing construction, coupled with sections of deteriorating roadway and traffic diversions, has made travel increasingly difficult and, in some instances, dangerous.
Drivers are urging contractors to intensify operations and deploy additional resources where necessary to speed up delivery. They argue that completing the project on schedule—or earlier—would significantly reduce congestion, improve driving conditions, and deliver the long-promised benefits of a modern dual-carriage highway.
Many commuters also expressed optimism that once completed, the upgraded road will boost economic activity, facilitate trade, and strengthen transportation links between key communities along Ghana’s western coastal corridor.
Source: Omanghana
