Residents and commuters using the Three Junction–Ashalaja Road continue to raise urgent concerns about the worsening condition of the stretch, calling on government authorities to intervene as lives and livelihoods remain at risk.
The deplorable road, which connects key communities in the Ga West and Ga South Municipalities, is riddled with massive potholes, uneven surfaces, and inadequate drainage—issues residents say have gone unresolved for years.
“It is terrible, the other day a tricycle subsided into a ditch because of this, so we will plead with the government to fix the roads for us. We did not realise when they did the reshaping, a little after a vehicle knocked down a school girl a few weeks ago at Ohemaa Junction,” Isaac Kyei, a resident, shared.
Drivers, too, are bearing the brunt of the poor road network. Constant breakdowns and frequent trips to mechanics have become the norm, with many avoiding the road entirely.
“The road has always been like this, but it worsens when the rains set in, and it affects both passengers and drivers alike. We keep on complaining, but nothing is being done about it, so we will plead for the government to heed our cry. We are always visiting Abossey Okai for repair works on this road. Due to the constant damage on our vehicles, most drivers refuse to even ply the road, leaving a lot of passengers frustrated and stranded,” Abed Oduro lamented.
But beyond delays and mechanical breakdowns, the road has become a serious public safety issue. One young woman, who asked to remain anonymous, recounted how she suffered a miscarriage while traveling on the road—adding that emergency services often refuse to use the stretch due to its dangerous condition.
While residents recall sporadic efforts to patch the road, those interventions have been short-lived. Poor drainage and substandard materials have eroded previous works.
Former Assembly Member for the Manhean Electoral Area, Malik Abass, revealed that a recent reshaping exercise had little impact due to the onset of the rains.
Off the record, the Member of Parliament for Amasaman, Sedem Afenyo, told Channel One News that the project’s delay is partly due to pending budget approvals.
Meanwhile, Edwin Teye, Urban Roads Engineer for the Ga West Municipal Assembly, noted that once a contract is awarded, construction could take up to 24 months because of the extensive drainage works required.
“From Obeyeyie to Ashalaja, the road is in a really bad shape. We heard the assemblies have been given equipment to fix the roads, but it is not evident in the current state of the road. We are pleading with the authorities to come and fix the roads for us because we are really struggling,” added Isaac Mensah, a driver’s mate.
Residents say they are tired of broken promises and insist that immediate and lasting action is needed to restore the road and ease the suffering of the thousands who rely on it every day.