The Minister for Roads and Highways, Governs Kwame Agbodza, has praised the quality of work on the Atimpoku–Frankadua road project, describing it as one of the best he has seen under the government's Big Push infrastructure initiative.

During an inspection of the project, Mr. Agbodza commended the contractor, USSUYA Ghana Limited, for the standard of work despite not deploying large numbers of heavy-duty machines on site.

"This quality is amongst the best," the minister said after touring the construction site.

"It is not about how many trucks, graders or bulldozers you have. It is about the know-how."

He attributed the progress to the experience and technical expertise of the company's Managing Director, Alhaji Yussif Yakubu, whom he described as one of the country's most seasoned road contractors.

"His age in the field shows in the strategy he uses. You don't see too much equipment on site, but the work is being done," Mr. Agbodza noted.

The 17.5-kilometre road project forms part of the government's Big Push programme aimed at improving critical road infrastructure across the country.

Providing an update on the project, Site Engineer Bright Zigah said construction was progressing steadily, with approximately 32.3 per cent of the work completed.

According to him, the team has so far cleared, benched, and widened about nine kilometres of the road, completed six kilometres of sub-base works, and constructed 6.5 kilometres of drainage infrastructure.

He expressed confidence that the project would be completed within the scheduled deadline of December 1, 2027.

"We are happy. I'm so thankful for the minister's visit," Engr. Zigah said.

"I'm quite sure we will finish. We are on track."

Mr. Agbodza noted that the ongoing project would significantly improve transportation for residents, farmers and traders along the corridor by ensuring easier movement of goods and services.

He also observed that this year's heavy rains had exposed weaknesses in some road construction practices, stressing the need to prioritise quality over the quantity of equipment deployed.

"This year's heavy rains have exposed the way we used to do things. It gives us an opportunity to make sure that we deliver the best quality of work," he said.

Reiterating his confidence in the contractor, the Roads Minister said engineering competence remains the most critical factor in delivering durable infrastructure.

"It is not merely about equipment. If you come here without competent engineers, the work will not be done," he stated.