Motorists demand urgent traffic post at Atomic–Kwabenya to ease congestion and improve safety

Motorists and residents in the rapidly expanding Atomic–Kwabenya enclave are appealing for the establishment of a traffic post near Wisconsin International University College to address worsening congestion and safety concerns.

The call follows persistent gridlocks at the junction connecting Agbogba and the university, a critical route serving residential areas, schools, and businesses in the Greater Accra Region. Commuters told the Ghana News Agency that the absence of traffic control had led to frequent accidents, delays, and economic losses.

Mr. Ibrahim Kwame Addo, a contractor, recounted near-fatal experiences on the stretch. “There was a time I nearly crashed into a car in front of me. It is important for the National Road Safety Authority and the Department of Urban Roads to urgently build a traffic post here, so vehicles and pedestrians won’t be at risk,” he said.

Students and drivers echoed similar concerns, with Emanuel Aidoo Nyarko of Wisconsin International University College stressing that traffic lights would prevent accidents during rush hours. Commercial drivers also highlighted the rising cost of fuel due to prolonged traffic jams, while local businesses complained of disrupted delivery schedules.

“The road serves homes, schools, and businesses. We need traffic lights, proper road markings, and pedestrian crossings to ease congestion and protect lives,” one driver said, noting the stretch’s growing importance as a key northern Accra corridor.

Accra’s worsening traffic situation has been linked to rapid urbanisation, rising vehicle numbers, and limited road upgrades. Motorists suggest that installing a traffic post near the Papaye restaurant junction would significantly reduce crashes and improve flow. They have urged authorities to act swiftly to safeguard lives and ensure smoother mobility in the enclave.