President John Dramani Mahama has officially cut the sod for the dualization of the 58.5-kilometer Dodowa–Afienya–Dawhenya road, marking the beginning
President John Dramani Mahama has officially cut the sod for the dualization of the 58.5-kilometer Dodowa–Afienya–Dawhenya road, marking the beginning of one of the most ambitious infrastructure projects under his government’s flagship “Big Push” initiative.
The road, which runs through the Shai Osudoku and Ningo-Prampram areas, is a critical transport link within the Greater Accra Region.
Once completed, it will provide an alternative route to connect Accra, Tema, Afienya, Akosombo, Ho, and parts of the Volta and Eastern Regions, reducing travel time and easing congestion on existing highways.
Background And Context
The Dodowa–Afienya–Dawhenya stretch has long been considered a vital road corridor but has suffered from years of neglect, leaving commuters and traders grappling with potholes, narrow lanes, and heavy traffic.
The growing urban expansion in towns such as Dodowa, Oyibi, Amrahia, and Frafraha has further worsened congestion, making road improvement a priority for successive governments.
The project also aligns with the ongoing 22-kilometer Adentan–Dodowa dualization project initiated by the previous Akufo-Addo administration, which is expected to significantly ease the movement of people and goods along the corridor.
Together, these roads will form part of a wider plan to improve regional connectivity and open up economic opportunities in peri-urban and rural communities.
Technical Features
According to engineers on the project, the dualized road will be constructed with asphaltic concrete pavement, reinforced with binder and wearing courses to ensure durability and quality.
Service lanes will be provided on both sides of the carriageway to enhance safety and manage local traffic flow.
The project’s alignment will cut through several communities, including Frafraha, Amrahia, Oyibi, Dodowa, Ayikuma, and Agomeda, before linking with Regional Route 30 (R30) at Trom in the Eastern Region.
From there, it provides a crucial link to the National Road N3, which connects Accra to Koforidua and beyond.
The Bigger Picture
The sod-cutting ceremony forms part of President Mahama’s broader “Big Push” agenda, a national infrastructure development program aimed at transforming the country’s road network, energy sector, and social facilities.
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