The Kumasi Metropolitan Assembly (KMA) has ordered the immediate evacuation of all traders, mechanics, and car dealers from the Santasi Roundabout-Asokwa Interchange stretch. This directive, issued on June 8, 2026, facilitates the urgent construction of the Santasi Roundabout-Asokwa Interchange Dual Carriageway Project. Affected occupants of temporary structures must also relocate promptly to allow for the infrastructure development.
This mandatory relocation affects all individuals and businesses operating along the designated corridor. The assembly’s public notice states that this exercise is a preparatory step for the major infrastructure project. The goal is to significantly reduce traffic congestion and enhance mobility within Kumasi, which is a vital commercial center in the Ashanti Region.
This initiative follows a pattern of urban renewal and infrastructure investment across Ghana. Many cities, including Accra and Kumasi, are experiencing rapid urbanization. The government is responding by upgrading critical road networks to support growing populations and economic activity. Data shows that traffic congestion in Ghana's major cities costs the economy millions annually in lost productivity.
The KMA's Public Relations Unit issued a statement outlining the immediate requirements. It directed that all billboards along the corridors be removed by the night of Thursday, June 11, 2026. The affected routes include the Santasi Roundabout-Holy Mary route on Patasi Road and the Santasi Roundabout-Christian Service University/Star Junction corridor. The Ahodwo Roundabout-Forestry Office stretch towards Atinga Junction is also impacted by this order.
The KMA warned that failure to comply would impede the project's smooth execution. This delay could have significant economic repercussions for the region. The Santasi Roundabout-Asokwa Interchange Dual Carriageway Project is part of broader efforts to modernize Kumasi's road infrastructure. These efforts aim to tackle long-standing traffic bottlenecks on the city's busiest routes.
Monuments at the Ahodwo and Santasi roundabouts will also be removed beginning Thursday, June 11. This removal will create necessary space for the project. The KMA advises motorists to exercise caution due to the expected movement of heavy-duty construction equipment. Drivers must cooperate with authorities as construction begins.
Urban planners and transport experts have long identified the Santasi-Asokwa corridor as critical. Its expansion is vital to accommodate Kumasi's rapidly increasing vehicular population. This route serves thousands of commuters daily and connects major residential and commercial areas. These areas include Santasi, Patasi, Ahodwo, and Asokwa.
The KMA explicitly called for cooperation from all affected individuals and businesses. The assembly stressed that prompt relocation is essential for the project's smooth implementation. They anticipate that the temporary inconvenience will yield long-term benefits. These benefits include improved traffic flow, enhanced road safety, and accelerated economic activity within the metropolis.
The commencement of this dual carriageway project marks a crucial step in transforming Kumasi. The city aims to become a modern, efficient urban center. This transformation is necessary to support its growing population and commercial demands. The successful completion of such projects is fundamental to Ghana's overall economic development goals.