Te government has allocated GH¢29.8 billion to the Big Push Programme in 2027 to accelerate road construction and improve transport connectivity across the country.
The allocation is expected to support the development of critical road infrastructure and connect communities, businesses and agricultural production centres to markets.
Presenting the 2027 Budget, Minister of Finance, Dr Cassiel Ato Forson, said the government said the programme would bring relief to communities that had endured poor road conditions, which have increased transportation costs, affected businesses and made it difficult for farmers to transport produce.
The budget also allocates GH¢2 billion to the Ghana Market Access and Connectivity Project and GH¢400 million to begin construction of the Volivo Bridge.
An additional GH¢7.8 billion has been allocated for capital expenditure under the Ministry of Roads and Highways, while GH¢3.5 billion will go to the Road Maintenance Trust Fund.
He said the investment forms part of a broader shift towards productive expenditure to improve infrastructure, expand economic opportunities and create jobs.
