Ghana to Build Nations Tallest Volivo Bridge With Japanese Support
New cable-stayed bridge set to become longest and tallest of its kind in the country
Government Confirms Progress on Volivo Bridge Project
Ghana’s Minister for Roads and Highways, Kwame Agbodza, has announced major progress toward the construction of the Volivo Bridge, describing recent discussions with the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) as highly productive.
Speaking after talks with Yushi Nagano, JICA’s Head of Africa Investment, Mr Agbodza expressed optimism that construction could begin this year.
“God willing, President Mahama will break ground this year for the construction of the bridge itself,” the minister stated.
Bridge to Surpass Adomi Bridge in Size and Design
The proposed Volivo Bridge will be a 540-metre cable-stayed bridge, making it 200 metres longer than the Adomi Bridge.
Key design features include:
- A 280-metre main span
- 51-metre-high bridge towers
- Two traffic lanes
- Pedestrian sidewalks
- Safety railings
Once completed, the bridge will hold records as Ghana’s longest cable-stayed span and tallest bridge towers, making it a major engineering landmark along the Eastern Corridor.
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Boost for Volta–Oti Connectivity and Trade
The Volivo Bridge is expected to greatly improve road connectivity between the Volta and Oti regions, reducing travel time and easing the movement of goods and people.
Officials say the project will:
- Improve regional mobility
- Boost trade and transport efficiency
- Support local businesses and economic growth
- Strengthen integration along Ghana’s Eastern Corridor
JICA Reaffirms Support for Ghana’s Infrastructure Drive
JICA’s involvement highlights Japan’s continued commitment to infrastructure development in Africa, providing financing, technical expertise, and project management support.
The Volivo Bridge forms part of Ghana’s broader plan to modernise key transport corridors and support long-term national development.
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