Ghana is preparing to break ground on the Volivo Bridge, a major infrastructure project set to become the country’s tallest road bridge, following high-level engagements with the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA).
The project, which is expected to commence later this year, forms part of Ghana’s broader push to modernise its transport infrastructure and improve connectivity along the Eastern Corridor.
Roads and Highways Minister Kwame Agbodza confirmed the development after talks with JICA’s Head of Africa Investment, Yushi Nagano, describing the discussions as highly productive.
“God willing, President Mahama will break ground this year for the construction of the bridge itself,” Agbodza said.
The Volivo Bridge is designed as a 540-metre cable-stayed structure with a 280-metre main span and twin towers rising 51 metres high. It will feature two traffic lanes, pedestrian sidewalks, and safety railings.
Once completed, the bridge will surpass the Adomi Bridge by more than 200 metres, making it Ghana’s longest cable-stayed bridge and home to the country’s tallest bridge towers.
Officials say the project will significantly improve transportation links between the Volta and Oti regions, easing the movement of goods and people while boosting trade, mobility, and regional economic integration.
JICA’s involvement underscores Japan’s continued commitment to infrastructure development across Africa, combining financing support with technical expertise and project management capabilities.
Japan has a long history of partnering with African countries on roads, bridges, and urban mobility projects, with a focus on sustainability and engineering quality.
The Volivo Bridge is a key component of Ghana’s strategy to upgrade critical transport corridors and stimulate long-term economic growth.
Beyond its functional importance, the project is expected to stand as a landmark of engineering ambition and international cooperation.
With construction slated to begin this year, the bridge is poised to become both a symbol of Ghana’s infrastructure drive and a benchmark for future large-scale development projects across the country and the wider region.
