Rehabilitation begins on McCarthy-Mallam road
Rehabilitation works have commenced on the McCarthy-Mallam Junction section of the Accra-Cape Coast Highway following persistent concerns over potholes, worsening road conditions and heavy traffic congestion. Citi News reported that ongoing construction activities on the stretch on Sunday, October 25, raising hopes that the works could ease the difficulties faced by motorists who frequently…
Construction work has begun on the McCarthy-Mallam Junction section of the Accra-Cape Coast Highway after concerns were raised about deteriorating road conditions and heavy traffic congestion. The ongoing repairs, as reported by Citi News, are set to commence on Sunday, October 25. This development comes following numerous calls for urgent action to address the issues plaguing the stretch, which have been causing significant delays and challenges for motorists.
The McCarthy-Mallam Junction-to-Weija section has been a focal point of complaints, with commuters experiencing travel times extending from a typical three-minute journey to over two hours. An appeal was made on October 19 by Jerry Ahmed Shaib, the Member of Parliament for Weija-Gbawe, urging the Minister for Roads and Highways to expedite repairs to the Weija Junction-to-Mallam stretch.
Shaib highlighted the adverse impact of extensive potholes and the overall poor road surface on traffic flow, especially given the highway's role as a critical transport corridor. The Accra-Cape Coast Highway connects major towns and cities, including Kasoa, Winneba, Weija-Gbawe, and Accra, and has raised serious road safety concerns due to its deteriorating state.
The SCC-Old Barrier section has also faced issues with wastewater runoff, further contributing to the road's deterioration and exacerbating traffic problems.
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