{
  "id": 3733036,
  "title": "NRSA calls for urgent action on road infrastructure deficiencies",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/27/nrsa-calls-for-urgent-action-on-road-infrastructure-deficiencies",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-27T12:15:51.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "MyJoyOnline Ghana",
    "slug": "myjoyonline-ghana",
    "url": "https://www.myjoyonline.com/nrsa-calls-for-urgent-action-on-road-infrastructure-deficiencies/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The National Road Safety Authority (NRSA) has called for immediate action to tackle infrastructure deficiencies within Ghana's road network as a key step towards improving road safety and reducing the number of fatalities. Director Kwame Kodua Attuahene acknowledged Ghana's progress in infrastructure development but emphasized that the country's road system still falls short of perfection. Speaking on Joy FM's Super Morning Show, he stressed that addressing road infrastructure weaknesses remains a critical aspect of the road safety challenge and requires ongoing attention from the government and relevant institutions.\n\nAttuahene pointed out that concerns about road infrastructure have been raised consistently over the past three to four years, urging the government to take the necessary steps to address these issues. He argued that road safety should not be evaluated solely based on the total number of fatalities. Instead, he emphasized three key indicators used to measure road safety performance: the absolute number of deaths, the fatality rate per 10,000 vehicles, and population risk. While the absolute number of road deaths may show an upward trend, the other indicators indicate a more favorable situation. Fatality rates have improved from approximately 9.3 deaths per 10,000 vehicles to around 6, and population risk has also shown improvement.\n\nRecognizing that vehicle and population numbers fluctuate over time, Attuahene stressed the importance of analyzing fatalities in relation to the number of vehicles and the size of the population. He noted that data demonstrated a general declining trend in relevant indicators between 2016 and 2023, although this trend changed in 2024. Despite these improvements, he cautioned against complacency, stating that every road fatality is a cause for concern and that the existence of a national strategy should translate into stronger action.\n\nAttuahene rejected the notion that road safety should be solely the responsibility of a single institution. He highlighted that road safety encompasses multiple interconnected areas, including infrastructure, enforcement, vehicle conditions, and road-user behavior. He emphasized that addressing infrastructure deficiencies, particularly those highlighted in the report, is crucial in mitigating road crashes.",
  "summary": "Director of Regulations, Inspections and Compliance at the National Road Safety Authority (NRSA), Kwame Kodua Attuahene, has called for urgent action to address infrastructure deficiencies within Ghana’s road network as part of efforts to improve road safety and reduce road fatalities.",
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  "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."
}