Government Clears Debt as Suame Interchange Project Set to Resume – Roads Minister

The Minister for Roads and Highways, Governs Kwame Agbodza, has announced that work on the stalled Suame Interchange Project in Kumasi will resume next week following the clearance of outstanding payments owed to contractors.

In a social media post on Wednesday, April 1, 2026, the Minister stated that the government had settled debts linked to certified works that had remained unpaid since 2024, a financial backlog that had significantly contributed to delays on the project. The cleared payments reportedly cover over GH¢120 million in certified invoices owed to multiple contractors engaged in the construction of the interchange.

According to Minister Agbodza, contractors are expected to fully mobilise to the site in the coming days to continue construction works aimed at completing the critical road infrastructure. The resumption is expected to accelerate progress on the interchange, which has been under construction for over two years but experienced intermittent stoppages due to funding constraints and logistical challenges.

The Suame Interchange Project, designed as a key traffic management and decongestion solution for Kumasi, connects major arterial roads and is expected to improve traffic flow for thousands of commuters daily. In recent months, the project has faced setbacks, prompting public concern over prolonged traffic congestion, delayed transportation of goods, and broader economic disruptions affecting local businesses and transport operators. The delays also had ripple effects on commuter travel time, increasing average journey times by approximately 30–45 minutes during peak hours.

Minister Agbodza expressed appreciation to the public for their patience, assuring citizens that the government remains committed to delivering improved road infrastructure and enhancing mobility within the Ashanti regional capital. He emphasized that the project aligns with broader national objectives to modernize road networks, reduce traffic bottlenecks, and support economic activity in urban hubs.

Construction experts suggest that once fully completed, the Suame Interchange will serve as a strategic junction, linking Suame, Asafo, Adum, and Tafo roads, potentially benefiting more than 100,000 daily road users in Kumasi and the surrounding districts.

The Ministry has indicated that close monitoring will continue to ensure that the project adheres to timelines, and additional financial allocations have been planned to prevent future stoppages. Residents are hopeful that the resumption will bring visible progress, signaling the end of long-standing congestion issues in the city.