The long-awaited Ekye Amanfrom Bridge project is set to move from planning to reality, as the Minister for Roads and Highways, Hon Kwame Governs Agbodza, has confirmed that the contract for the project will be signed today, Tuesday, January 27, 2026.
Speaking in an interview on TV3’s New Day, the Minister said the signing would take place as soon as he returned to the ministry, paving the way for the contractor to mobilise and begin work.
“This morning when I get back to the ministry, I will be signing the contract for the contractor to commence work on the Ekye Amanfrom Bridge,” he stated.
When completed, the bridge estimated to span between 3.0 and 3.6 kilometres will become the longest bridge in Ghana and one of the longest in Africa. It will cross the Afram River, directly linking Adawso to Ekye Amanfrom in the Eastern Region.
The project is expected to bring major relief to residents and farmers who currently depend on a pontoon ferry as their primary means of crossing the river. That system has long been associated with delays, safety concerns, and limited capacity, especially during peak farming seasons.
Beyond easing transportation challenges, the Ekye Amanfrom Bridge is seen as a game changer for the Afram Plains, one of Ghana’s key food-producing areas. By connecting farming communities to major markets, the bridge is expected to reduce post-harvest losses, improve access to markets, and help curb food inflation.
The bridge will feature two vehicular lanes, a walkway, a service lane, as well as toll and weight stations, ensuring both safety and long-term sustainability.
The project is part of government’s “Big Push” infrastructure programme and is currently at the design and feasibility stage, with construction expected to commence within the year. In addition to the bridge itself, the project includes the rehabilitation of over 100 kilometres of feeder roads, including the Bunso–Adawso and Ekye Amanfrom–Donkorkrom stretches, to significantly enhance regional connectivity.
Once completed, the Ekye Amanfrom Bridge is expected to transform movement, trade, and economic activity in the Eastern Region and beyond marking a major milestone in Ghana’s infrastructure development journey.
