Minister Kwame Governs Agbodza Confirms October Opening for Suame Interchange Phase Two

Roads and Highways Minister Kwame Governs Agbodza has announced that the second phase of the Suame Interchange project in the Ashanti Region is set for completion and will be opened to traffic by the end of October. Currently standing at 87% completion, the project represents a significant milestone in the government's effort to modernize Kumasi's infrastructure and ease persistent gridlock. During a recent progress assessment, the Minister expressed satisfaction with the development, noting that the milestone will provide much-needed relief to motorists and residents who have long endured heavy congestion in the Suame area.

The project's second phase, which carries an estimated cost of over GH₵3 billion, involves significant engineering works including the construction of three major overpasses located at Anoamangye, Maakro, and Abusuakruwa. According to Resident Engineer Dennis Kusi Boateng, the widening of the Offinso Road (N10) into a dual carriageway is also a key component of this stage and is currently 77% finished. The engineering team has also prioritized improvements to local access roads to ensure a seamless transition for traffic entering and exiting the main interchange structures once they are commissioned.

Construction has progressed steadily despite several hurdles, including acts of vandalism and the logistical requirement for further structure demolitions to clear the construction path. Engineer Boateng explained that the successful delivery of Phase Two will allow the workforce to shift its full focus to Phase One, which is slated for completion by 2028. Minister Agbodza has reassured the public that the government is working to address these challenges, indicating that motorists should expect to be using the new overpasses well before the peak traffic of the Christmas season.

As one of the largest road infrastructure investments in Ghana, the Suame Interchange is expected to transform the economic landscape of the Ashanti Region by improving the flow of goods and services along the vital N10 corridor. The Ministry of Roads and Highways has pledged to maintain close supervision of the final construction stages to ensure all safety protocols and quality standards are strictly adhered to. This project serves as a key pillar in the current administration’s broader agenda to improve national connectivity and reduce travel times across major urban centers.