Ofankor–Nsawam Road Turns Into Hell as Commuters Spend 15 Hours in Traffic
The Amasaman-Medie section of the Ofankor-Nsawam road was blocked for more than 15 hours over two days, leaving thousands of commuters stranded.
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The gridlock, across August 14 and August 15, held up several heavy-duty vehicles travelling between Accra and Sahelian neighbouring countries.
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The jam caused by an obstruction started around 5:00 pm. It was only at 10:00 a.m. on August 15 that traffic eased slightly.
The Ghanaian Times reported that many passengers heading towards the Medie stretch were compelled to walk from Satellite or resort to commercial motorbikes (Okada) to reach their destinations.
Drivers who spoke to the Ghanaian Times expressed frustration at the situation and appealed to the government to release funds for the contractor to resume work on the road.
One driver said, “I have never slept on this section of the road before, but here I am. I have to deliver this consignment before the end of the day, and look, I am stuck in the middle of the road.”
A fuel tanker driver, Michael Ansah, expressed concern for his safety. “I am worried because the product I am carrying is flammable and can catch fire easily,” he said.
About the Ofankor to Nsawam road project
Work on the 33.4-kilometre international road linking Ofankor to Nsawam, part of the Accra–Kumasi road, is being carried out by Maripoma Enterprise Limited.
The $346.5 million project commenced in July 2022 and was initially expected to be completed in 2024.
It was granted an extension to May 2025. However, the contractor is no longer on site, and work has come to a halt.
When completed, the road is expected to ease traffic congestion on the Accra-Nsawam route and boost socio-economic activities.
Government aims to build 5,000km of roads
YEN.com.gh reported that the Minister for Roads and Highways in Ghana, Kwame Governs Agbodza, said the government plans to construct 5,000km of roads in over 160 districts across the country, where studies show the existence of unmotorable roads.
This forms part of efforts by the government to open up the country for trade and investment.
Speaking at the Government Accountability Series on Wednesday, July 30, 2025, Agbodza also confirmed the issuance of commitment authorisations by the Ministry of Finance for the construction of some road projects under the ruling National Democratic Congress' Big Push Programme.
Source: YEN.com.gh
