Accra Roads In Deplorable Condition - No Maintenance At All

In various areas of Accra, the lack of maintenance on road surfaces has left the roads in terrible condition.

The potholes, some of which are filled with detritus, pose a hazard to motorists and a nuisance to pedestrians.As a result of lengthy periods of neglect, the roads in Accra have deteriorated from minor dents to major deformities, contributing to traffic congestion during peak hours.According to some road safety engineers and environmentalists, traffic congestion contributes to the continued deterioration of roads and has a negative impact on air quality.most impactedTeshie, Ablekuma, Anyaa, Gbawe, Oyarifa, Teiman, and Abokobi, as well as the vicinity of the Kasoa tollbooth and Kasoa Millennium City, are among the most affected areas.Danfa, Otinibi, the Fan Milk roundabout near the New Times Corporation in North Industrial Area, and sections of Osu are also affected.The Christ Temple—Gaskia Road intersection has the most severe craters along the Abossey Okai-Korle Bu segment of the Ring Road West, also known as the Mortuary Road.The main roadways in Teshie are riddled with potholes, cracks, and uneven surfaces. This area has become synonymous with poor road conditions. The condition of the roads has imposed an involuntary speed limit on motorists, who must now travel at a snail's pace to ensure their safety.The problem is exacerbated by the sheer number of vehicles on the roads, as Teshie's population has increased substantially in recent years, along with the community's vehicle population.The roundabout at the Fan Milk factory in the North Industrial Area has acquired dangerous potholes that drivers cannot avoid.These irregularities have caused accidents and tire damage.Paul Nkansah, a taxi driver who operates from Circle to North Kaneshie, told the Daily Graphic that the potholes at the roundabout were caused by heavy-duty vehicles operating in the area."The companies here must repair these potholes because their heavy trucks caused them, and if we wait for the government, they won't be repaired now," he said, adding that "these potholes didn't appear overnight; they've been here for quite some time." There are similarly deep craters in many affluent areas of the capital where all the roads are paved, particularly on the road connecting the Nyaneba Estates junction to Osu from the main road at J.B.Dankwa Circle.Empty assurancesDue to the poor condition of the highways in Djaman, Weija-Gbawe Municipality, it is difficult for vehicles to access the region.Erosion has eroded the road's borders and created deep holes in some areas.According to locals, sand and stones were deposited on the road leading to the Djanman Taxi Station prior to the 2020 election, but construction on that stretch, which began with drainage, ceased a few days after the election."These politicians are taking us for a ride; their work on the campaign trail was to persuade us to vote for them, and once they attained their goals, they abandoned us.

When it rains, the road conditions deteriorate.

While motorists struggle through the sludge, pedestrians are forced to traverse it."None of the roads in the community are particularly noteworthy.

"The route between Precious Jesus School and Frederica Plaza is so rocky that ride-hailing drivers sometimes refuse to accept requests from that section," lamented one local.FrustrationThe highways in and around Anyaa are so poor that they are nearly impassable.From Anyaa Last Stop to the Naigara Hotel, from Ajos Junction to the Presby Church, and from NIC to Hill Top and beyond are in deplorable condition, which has frustrated the locals.

Perhaps some of the worst roads with potholes are in Oyarifa and its environs.The road from Oyarifa through Tieman to Abokobi, for example, is nearly impassable due to its numerous deep craters.In addition to potholes and cracks, there are numerous other signs of disrepair that can significantly slow traffic, particularly during peak hour.Under the condition of anonymity, a Ministry of Roads and Highways source told the Daily Graphic that inadequate funding was the primary cause of the poor condition of Accra's roads.In the past three years, the Ministry of Finance has been unable to allocate sufficient funds for road maintenance and repair, resulting in their accelerated deterioration.According to the source, the lack of committed funding for road maintenance contributed to a lack of effective planning and management of existing resources."The roads have not been regularly maintained, and when repairs are made, inferior materials are frequently used, resulting in further damage," said the source.