The Deputy Minister nominee for the Ministry of Roads and Highways, Alhassan Suhuyini, has affirmed that the Eastern Corridor Road remains a priority for the current government.

Speaking during his vetting before the Appointments Committee on Wednesday, February 26, he stated that, the project would be tackled with the utmost seriousness to ensure its completion in the shortest possible time.

“The Eastern Corridor Road remains a priority of this government, and we are fully committed to completing it as quickly as possible,” he said.

The Eastern Corridor Road is a key infrastructure project in Ghana, stretching approximately 695 kilometres from Tema in the Greater Accra Region to Kulungugu in the Upper East Region.

This vital trade route links the southern coastal ports with the northern regions and neighbouring landlocked countries, providing a more efficient alternative to the central corridor.

Meanwhile, some sections, such as the Jasikan-Dodo Pepesu road, have been completed.

Other parts, including the Oti Damanko-Gbinti road and Hohoe-Jasikan, are still under construction, with progress ranging from 71% to 92% completion.