A torrential downpour between the night of Tuesday, August 5, and the morning of Wednesday, August 6, 2025, has left sections of the Nsawam-Pokuase Road severely flooded, rendering parts of the highway nearly impassable.
The early morning commute on Wednesday was marred by chaos, as floodwaters engulfed large portions of the road, stalling traffic and leaving several vehicles submerged. Stranded commuters and frustrated drivers were forced to navigate through stagnant water, with some cars seen partially sunk or billowing vapour due to engine overheating.
Eyewitnesses described the situation as dangerous and deeply frustrating. “We’ve been stuck here for hours. Some cars just died in the water. It’s not safe, and we go through this every time it rains,” one driver lamented.
Residents and motorists who spoke to Channel One News appealed directly to President John Dramani Mahama to take urgent steps to rehabilitate the road and improve drainage infrastructure along the route. Many expressed concerns that without swift intervention, the road’s condition would continue to deteriorate, posing even greater risks to lives and property.
The Nsawam-Pokuase stretch is a critical link between Accra and the Eastern Region, and frequent flooding has long plagued its users during the rainy season.
Below are images indicating the poor nature of the road
