Rehabilitation works have begun on the McCarthy‑Mallam Junction section of the Accra‑Cape Coast Highway after commuters raised persistent concerns about potholes, deteriorating road conditions and severe traffic congestion.
A visit by a media team on Sunday, October 25, showed crews working on the stretch, giving hope that long delays along the busy corridor may soon ease.
The project follows renewed calls for urgent repairs to damaged sections of the highway, which have disrupted traffic and made commuting between Kasoa and Accra increasingly difficult.
On October 19, 2026, Jerry Ahmed Shaib, the Member of Parliament for Weija‑Gbawe, petitioned Minister for Roads and Highways Kwame Governs Agbodza to order immediate repairs to the Weija Junction‑to‑Mallam section.
Shaib said a journey that should ordinarily take about three minutes between Weija Junction and Mallam could take more than two hours because of extensive potholes and the deteriorating road surface, and urged the Ghana Highway Authority and other agencies to inspect the stretch and undertake prompt repairs.
The highway is a key route for residents and motorists travelling between Kasoa, Winneba, Weija‑Gbawe and several parts of Accra, including Kaneshie, Odorkor and Dansoman.
Poor road conditions have raised concerns about safety and vehicle maintenance costs, as motorists manoeuvre around potholes and damaged sections that can increase the risk of accidents and damage to tyres and suspension systems.
Previous reports have highlighted flooding and poor drainage along parts of the Kasoa‑Mallam corridor, particularly around the SCC‑Old Barrier stretch, where wastewater flowing onto the road has contributed to carriageway deterioration and traffic congestion.
With rehabilitation now underway, commuters and local authorities will be watching closely to see if the repairs bring the promised relief and improve safety on this critical corridor.
