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Ghana road blockages persist
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In late June 2026, taxi drivers and motorbike riders blocked the Shama‑Nyankrom road in Ghana’s Western Region over deep potholes and flooding, halting traffic to nearby manufacturing plants and prompting calls for road repair. In mid‑July, an overloaded articulated truck struck the Birimso Bridge on the N6 Accra‑Kumasi Highway, completely stopping traffic; police set up diversions through Kibi, Nsutam and Apedwa while clearing the wreckage. A further incident on On 3 August involved August, a three‑vehicle multi‑vehicle collision – involving a high‑occupancy passenger bus, the same type of a heavily loaded articulated truck and a sedan – on the same bridge, again closing blocked both lanes of the Birimso Bridge. Ghana Police Service officers secured the scene, coordinated emergency responders and extending maintained the same diversion plan. Authorities continued to manage congestion and urged motorists to follow instructions. routes. The successive disruptions underscore National Road Safety Authority noted that heavy freight and long‑distance passenger buses account for over 30 % of major highway incidents, underscoring persistent infrastructure deficiencies and safety challenges on key Ghanaian corridors.
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