{
  "id": 18451876,
  "title": "Accra’s disturbing potholes endanger motorists",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/06/accras-disturbing-potholes-endanger-motorists",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-06T06:02:11.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Adom Online",
    "slug": "adom-online",
    "url": "https://www.adomonline.com/accras-disturbing-potholes-endanger-motorists/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Major roads and highways in Accra have been plagued by severe potholes, rendering driving hazardous for motorists and other road users. Repeated complaints to authorities about the potholes have gone unanswered, forcing drivers to navigate the damaged roads at their peril. A visit to the affected areas by MyJoyOnline revealed the gravity of the situation and the daily challenges faced by drivers. At the Abeka Lapaz interchange, a significant pothole in the outer lane had the potential to break car axles and induce sudden lane changes, a scenario that could lead to accidents, particularly during peak traffic hours.\n\nOn the UPSA road near the University of Ghana Business School, numerous potholes had formed, hampering traffic as motorists slowed down to circumvent the damaged sections. East Legon, a bustling commercial and residential area, was also plagued by potholes on the American House main road. The intersection at Sakaman Junction on the Accra-Kasoa Highway presented another perilous pothole. Motorists warned that this particular pothole posed a heightened risk as drivers at the traffic light would have to maneuver around it during the green signal, leading to tyre and suspension damage.\n\nResidents of the New Bortianor and West Hills Mall area echoed similar sentiments, lamenting the poor condition of the road that had deteriorated significantly and necessitating immediate attention. Many motorists spoke out about the financial strain caused by vehicle repairs due to pothole damage and the heightened safety concerns, especially during night-time and rainy conditions when potholes become even more difficult to discern. The Ghana Highway Authority, the Department of Urban Roads, and the Accra Metropolitan Assembly were urged to prioritize the repair of these potholes to avert potential accidents and tragic losses of life.",
  "summary": "Some major roads and highways in Accra have developed serious potholes, making driving on those roads dangerous for motorists and other road users. Motorists who use these roads frequently indicated that their repeated calls to the authorities to fix the potholes have fallen on deaf ears, leaving them to navigate the damaged stretches at their […]",
  "key_points": [
    "Severe potholes endanger motorists on major roads in Accra.",
    "Authorities ignore repeated complaints about road damage.",
    "Ghana Highway Authority urged to prioritize repairs for safety."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "MyJoyOnline Ghana",
        "title": "Accra’s disturbing potholes endanger motorists",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/06/accras-disturbing-potholes-endanger-motorists-18452355",
        "published": "2026-11-06T05:38:16.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}