Motorists and commuters using the SCC–Old Barrier stretch of the Kasoa–Mallam Highway are calling on the government to urgently rehabilitate the road, warning that its deteriorating condition is causing severe traffic congestion and posing serious safety risks.
Road users say the most affected section, located in front of Atala Company, has fallen into disrepair despite serving as a major route for thousands of commuters every day.
They explained that large potholes, collapsed sections of the carriageway and persistent flooding have reduced what was once a three-lane road to a single usable lane in some areas.
Drainage problems worsen road conditions
Commuters attributed the rapid deterioration of the road to wastewater flowing from the Bortianor and Red Top communities after a major drainage channel in front of Noble House became heavily silted.
According to them, the constant flow of wastewater has weakened the road surface, creating deep potholes and waterlogged sections that force drivers to slow down or stop before navigating the damaged areas.
The worsening conditions have turned the stretch into a major traffic bottleneck.
Road users say a journey that previously took less than two minutes now takes more than 40 minutes during rush hours.
Drivers warn of growing safety risks
The damaged road has also created dangerous driving conditions.
Vehicles travelling from Kasoa towards Mallam often veer onto the opposite carriageway to avoid the worst sections near Atala Company, increasing the risk of head-on collisions with oncoming traffic.
Commercial drivers say the poor state of the road is reducing the number of trips they can make each day and affecting their earnings.
“The government should come and repair this road as soon as possible. We spend hours stuck in traffic every day because of this stretch, and it is reducing the number of trips we can make. It is seriously affecting our daily income,” said commercial driver Kwame Amissah.
Commuters say congestion is affecting their lives
Many commuters say the prolonged traffic has disrupted both their professional and personal lives.
Joana, a banker who uses the road daily, said the situation has become so frustrating that she is considering relocating until the road is repaired.
“I spend several hours in traffic almost every day. It is affecting my work and my personal life, and I am even thinking about relocating until this road is fixed,” she said.
Akua, a military officer stationed at the 37 Military Hospital, said she now leaves home at 4:00 a.m. to report for duty by 6:00 a.m. because of the worsening congestion.
She described the daily commute as unsustainable and called for immediate intervention.
The commuters are appealing to the Ministry of Roads and Highways and other relevant authorities to urgently rehabilitate the SCC–Old Barrier stretch and fix the drainage problems contributing to its rapid deterioration before the situation worsens further.
