Accra-Kumasi highway Archives

07 Feb

Accident On Accra-Kumasi Highway Leaves One Dead

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Tragedy struck on the Accra-Kumasi highway when a man selling money boxes, commonly known as susu boxes, was killed in a gory accident. He was reportedly showcasing his wares in traffic when the accident occurred at Kwahu Fodoa junction on Tuesday. According to eyewitnesses, the unfortunate incident unfolded when two cars attempted to swerve the man who was standing in the middle of the road. The cars ended up crashing into each other, trapping the vendor between them. Despite frantic efforts by bystanders to rescue him from the wreckage, the man sustained severe injuries from the impact and died on…

15 Dec

One Reported Dead, Others Injured In Accident On Accra-Kumasi Highway

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A male passenger has been reported dead with several others injured in an accident involving a VIP Granbird on the Accra-Kumasi Highway. The accident according to reports by Accra-based UTV occurred at about 3:30am on Friday. It happened at Amanase near Suhum in the Eastern region while the bus was travelling from Kumasi to Accra. According to eyewitnesses, the vehicle failed its brakes and crashed into a vehicle transporting wood which made a turn ahead of it. The victims were rushed to the Suhum Government Hospital for treatment with the body of the deceased believed to be in his 20s…

03 Jun

Accra–Kumasi Highway: Eight Contractors To Get To Site By June 15

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Eight local contractors engaged by the Government in 2022 to undertake the construction of some four major by-passes on the Accra-Kumasi Highway are expected to mobilise to the site by June 15, 2023. This was disclosed during a pre-commencement meeting between Kwasi Amoako-Attah, Minister of Roads and Highways, and the contractors. The eight contractors are Justmoh Construction Limited (Osino South Bound Carriageway-Lot 1), First Sky Limited (Osino North Bound Carriageway-Lot 2), Hardwick Limited (Anyinam South Bound Carriageway-Lot 3), and Nag Fairmount Co. Limited (Anyinam North Bound Carriageway-Lot 4). The rest are Memphis Metropolitan Limited (Enyeresi South Bound Carriageway-Lot 5), Resources…

31 May

Gov’t Must Speed Up Efforts To Dualize The Accra-Kumasi, Tamale And Accra-Cape Coast Roads- Paul Amaning

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A member of the governing New Patriotic Party (NPP) Paul Amaning has pleaded with government to speed up efforts to dualize the Accra Kumasi- Tamale and Accra-Cape-coast roads. This comes on the back of a fatal accident at Gomoa Okyereko on the Accra-Cape coast road that claimed 16 lives, leaving 40 others injured. He suggested that, if possible, the roads could be dualized by a private developer who will introduce tolls on the road to reclaim his investment. "For sixteen people to lose their lives in such an accident which could have been prevented is very heart breaking. I therefore…

24 May

Danger Looms On Accra-Kumasi Highway As Parts Wash Away

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Some portions of the Konongo-Accra highway are currently in a bad state as defects on the road continue to pose threats to persons who ply that stretch of road if not checked in time. According to a newspaper report by the Chronicles dated May 24, 2023, the six-year pit that has emerged on the pavement of the road keeps widening, putting road users at risk of plying that stretch. The metallic crash barrier has been corroded, leaving it hanging. The highway has been affected by the deterioration. A resident who spoke to the newspaper under the name Gabriel Agyapong expressed…