McCarthy-Mallam road rehabilitation begins on Accra-Cape Coast Highway

Rehabilitation works have officially commenced on the McCarthy-Mallam Junction stretch of the Accra-Cape Coast Highway, bringing a long-awaited intervention to one of the capital's most congested transit points. The project follows months of persistent complaints from motorists and residents who have battled deteriorating road conditions on this vital international corridor. The start of the works was confirmed during a recent site assessment, signaling a move to address the deep craters and structural failures that have hampered movement for years.

The intervention comes in the wake of a formal petition from the Member of Parliament for Weija-Gbawe, Jerry Ahmed Shaib, who appealed to the Ministry of Roads and Highways for urgent action. The MP highlighted the extreme plight of his constituents, noting that the poor state of the road had transformed what should be a three-minute trip into a journey lasting over two hours. This severe congestion has not only affected productivity but has also led to a spike in vehicle maintenance costs for those who use the route daily.

Beyond traffic delays, the deteriorating stretch has posed significant safety risks to the public. Drivers frequently engaged in dangerous maneuvers to avoid deep potholes, increasing the likelihood of accidents on the high-speed highway. Furthermore, long-standing drainage issues and seasonal flooding had contributed to the rapid decay of the road surface, making the rehabilitation of the drainage system a critical component of the ongoing structural improvements.

The commencement of these repairs is expected to provide substantial relief to thousands of commuters traveling between Accra and various localities toward the Central Region. While the work is ongoing, authorities have urged motorists to exercise patience and adhere to traffic management signals to ensure the safety of both workers and road users. The project represents a necessary effort to restore the efficiency and safety of a critical artery in Ghana’s national road network.