The Dodowa-Afienya road is expected to see its first completed lane by December 2026, with the contractor working on the 27.8-kilometre reconstruction project assuring that the new lane will be opened to traffic once completed.
Oswal Investment Limited, the contractor handling the project, gave the assurance during a briefing at its Oyibi camp site. The company said the first lane stretching from Dodowa Junction to Afienya Junction is targeted for completion by December.
The development could provide significant relief for commuters who regularly use the corridor, particularly as motorists currently contend with a dusty and untarred section of the road while reconstruction continues.
Dodowa-Afienya road reaches 62% completion
According to the contractor, the overall Dodowa-Afienya-Dawhenya road project is currently 62% complete. Once the first lane is finished, traffic is expected to be diverted onto the newly constructed section.
The diversion will allow the contractor to begin work on the second lane of the single-carriageway road without having to keep traffic entirely on the existing route.
The project covers approximately 27.8 kilometres, including selected town roads along the corridor. Its completion is expected to improve mobility between communities in the eastern part of the Greater Accra Region.
Contractor asks Mahama to prepare for commissioning
Humphrey Awuletey-Williams, representing Oswal Investment Limited, urged President John Dramani Mahama to prepare to commission the first lane when the December target is achieved.
The December target is therefore an important milestone for the project, although the contractor’s assurance should not be interpreted as confirmation that the entire road will be completed by that date.
Only the first lane between Dodowa Junction and Afienya Junction is currently being targeted for completion in December.
Why the Dodowa-Afienya road matters
The road is an important transportation route linking several rapidly developing communities in the Greater Accra Region.
For residents, businesses and commercial drivers who use the corridor regularly, the current road conditions have created difficulties, particularly where construction and traffic movements overlap.
Opening the first completed lane could help ease these challenges by allowing motorists to move onto a paved section while construction continues on the remaining lane.
The project is also expected to improve connectivity for communities along the Dodowa-Afienya-Dawhenya corridor once fully completed.
Traffic diversion expected after first lane
The contractor’s plan is to divert traffic from the existing dusty and untarred road onto the new lane after its completion.
That arrangement is expected to create room for construction activities on the second lane while maintaining traffic movement along the corridor.
Motorists should, however, expect changes to traffic arrangements as construction progresses, and commuters will need to follow temporary diversions and instructions from the relevant authorities.
December deadline now in focus
The December 2026 target gives residents a specific timeline to watch as work continues on the project.
With overall construction reported at 62%, attention will now shift towards whether the contractor can maintain the pace required to deliver the first lane within the announced timeframe.
The government and residents will also be watching progress on the remaining sections after the first lane is opened.
The completion of the full project will ultimately determine its wider impact on traffic, transportation and economic activity along the corridor.
Dodowa-Afienya Road: First Lane Set for December (Key details at a glance)
- Project: Dodowa-Afienya-Dawhenya road reconstruction.
- Total length: 27.8 kilometres.
- Current completion: 62%.
- First-lane target: December 2026.
- First section: Dodowa Junction to Afienya Junction.
- Contractor: Oswal Investment Limited.
- Next step: Divert traffic onto the new lane and commence work on the second lane.
FAQ on Story: Dodowa-Afienya Road, First Lane Set for December
When will the first lane of the Dodowa-Afienya road open?
The contractor has targeted December 2026 for completion of the first lane between Dodowa Junction and Afienya Junction.
How long is the Dodowa-Afienya-Dawhenya road project?
The reconstruction project covers approximately 27.8 kilometres, including selected town roads.
How far has the Dodowa-Afienya road project progressed?
The contractor says the overall project is currently 62% complete.
For commuters along the corridor, the December 2026 first-lane target represents the most immediate milestone. If delivered as announced, the opening should provide some relief while allowing construction to continue on the second lane.
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