Ghana has officially moved forward with the long-planned Volivo Bridge project, an ambitious infrastructure initiative that will see construction of what is expected to become the tallest road bridge in the country, under a partnership with the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA). The government says the project, set to begin in 2026, will enhance transport links between the Volta and Oti regions and form a key part of efforts to modernise the nation’s transport network.
The Volivo Bridge is designed as a 540-metre cable-stayed structure with twin towers rising to 51 metres, featuring a main span of about 280 metres. It is planned to carry vehicular traffic, pedestrians and cyclists, and to significantly improve mobility across the Volta River, complementing existing crossings such as the historic Adomi Bridge, which has served the corridor since the 1950s.
Discussions between Ghana’s Roads and Highways Minister and JICA officials have affirmed the technical and financial collaboration, with JICA’s involvement reflecting Japan’s broader commitment to sustainable infrastructure investment in Africa. Ghanaian authorities expect the bridge to not only facilitate travel and trade but also to stimulate economic activity by improving access to markets and reducing travel times in one of the country’s key transport corridors.
The Volivo Bridge project builds on a decade-old framework established with Japanese support, including a loan agreement signed in 2016 under which Japan pledged financial backing to construct a new bridge over the Volta River as part of the Eastern Corridor Road project. The initiative has been periodically reaffirmed in subsequent high-level engagements between Ghanaian and Japanese officials, underlining sustained bilateral cooperation on infrastructure development.
Once completed, the Volivo Bridge is expected to serve as a major engineering landmark and a catalyst for enhanced regional integration. Officials note that improved connectivity will benefit commuters, commercial transport and the wider economy, helping to link the Volta and Oti regions more effectively with national and cross-border trade routes.
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