Senior officials from Ghana’s Ministry of Roads and Highways (MoRH) have concluded a week-long study tour to the United Kingdom, focused on strengthening institutional capacity in road asset management, road safety, and future transport systems.
The study tour, held from 16-20 March, brought together political and technical leadership from Ghana’s Ministry of Roads and Highways (MoRH), the Ghana Highway Authority, the Department of Urban Roads, and the Ghana Infrastructure Investment Fund (GIIF). A central component of the visit was a four-day programme delivered by TRL at its Woolwich Living Lab, where delegates engaged directly with cutting-edge research,
innovation, and real-world transport solutions.
TRL’s Living Lab provided an immersive environment for knowledge exchange on road asset management, the Safe System approach to road safety, and the application of data-driven and digital tools to improve network performance. Through a mix of technical sessions, demonstrations, and collaborative discussions, delegates explored how innovation can support safer, more resilient, and future-ready transport systems.
Beyond TRL, the wider programme enabled engagement with UK transport institutions, delivery bodies, academia, and industry partners, offering practical insights into the planning, operation, and maintenance of road networks. This included operational site visits focused on motorway management and toll road operations, with engagement alongside National Highways on the M25 and a visit to the M6 Toll to understand UK approaches to safety, maintenance, and customer experience.
A key moment of the tour was a Business and Industry Roundtable, bringing together Ghanaian officials, UK delivery bodies, financiers, and private sector partners. Discussions focused on Ghana’s transport priorities and explored opportunities for collaboration, investment, and knowledge sharing.
The study tour highlights TRL’s role at the forefront of transport research and innovation, and its commitment to supporting international partners through practical, evidence-led solutions. It also reflects the UK’s broader growth partnership with Ghana, centred on technical collaboration, institutional strengthening, and long-term support for the development of safer, more efficient, and future-ready transport systems.
Speaking at the close of the visit, Hon. Alhassan Sayibu Suhuyini, Deputy Minister for Roads and Highways, said:
“This study tour has been genuinely valuable, and it’s clear that many of the mobility challenges we face in Accra and Kumasi are shared in cities like London. We have seen practical approaches to road safety, asset management and managing works on busy corridors that we can adapt in Ghana. A key takeaway is the opportunity to revitalise the Ministry’s Koforidua Training Centre to help close skills gaps and strengthen delivery across the road sector.”
The British High Commissioner to Ghana H.E. Dr. Christian Rogg said:
“This visit demonstrates the strength of the UK–Ghana partnership and our shared commitment to building safer, more resilient transport systems. Through technical collaboration, leadership-level engagement and knowledge exchange, the UK is proud to support Ghana’s transport ambitions as a long-term partner.”
Colin Broadwood, TRL’s Head of Assets and Climate said:
“We were honoured to host senior officials from Ghana’s Ministry of Roads and Highways under the FCDO GCIEP programme for four days at Transport Research Laboratory (TRL)’s Living Lab in Woolwich, London. The visit provided a valuable opportunity to share TRL’s expertise in transport research, innovation and evidence-led approaches to road safety, asset management and future mobility systems. Engaging directly with the delegation allowed us to exchange insights on the practical challenges and opportunities facing
transport networks, and to explore how data, research and collaboration can support more resilient and efficient road systems. We are proud to contribute to this important UK-Ghana partnership and look forward to continuing to support the development of safer, future-ready transport systems in Ghana.”
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