The Minister of Roads and Highways, Governs Kwame Agbodza, has announced plans for a major facelift of principal roads across Accra ahead of Ghana’s 70th Independence Anniversary celebrations in March 2027.

According to the Minister, President John Mahama has directed the Ministry to ensure that major roads in the capital receive the needed facelift before the anniversary celebrations.

Mr Agbodza disclosed this on Wednesday, October 7, 2026, when he paid a courtesy call on the Ga Mantse, His Royal Majesty King Tackie Teiko Tsuru II.

“Ghana will be 70 years next year. The president has directed that we do a facelift on principal roads in Accra before March next year,” he said.

The exercise is expected to enhance the aesthetics and functionality of major road corridors in the capital as Ghana prepares to mark seven decades of independence.

Tema-Osu road to be dualised

The Roads Minister also disclosed plans by the government to dualise the road from Tema through Osu, with an extension towards the old Winneba road.

He said the project would help ease pressure on the Kasoa Road and improve traffic flow along one of the capital’s busiest transportation corridors.

The proposed intervention forms part of government’s broader efforts to improve road infrastructure and modernise Accra’s transport network.

Government promises to protect heritage sites

Despite the planned infrastructural transformation, Mr Agbodza assured that government would not sacrifice Accra’s historical and cultural heritage in the name of development.

He said the Ministry was conscious of the need to preserve sites and structures of historical importance to the capital and the country as a whole.

“We are sensitive to our heritage as a people. We will not willingly or just carelessly destroy any place of historical importance to our city or to any part of our country,” he stated.

Mr Agbodza subsequently appealed to traditional authorities and other stakeholders to support the government’s efforts to modernise the capital while protecting its historical identity.

“We need the support of you and all stakeholders so that we can do this together while modernizing the city but not losing our heritage,” he added.

Ghana will mark 70 years of independence in March 2027, with Accra expected to host several activities as part of the national celebrations.