Sections of the Accra–Kumasi highway, stretching from the Suhum Roundabout to Mile 44 and beyond, remain without adequate street lighting, raising serious concerns about road safety and the risks faced by motorists, passengers and other road users, particularly at night.
The absence of streetlights along this busy stretch of highway leaves motorists navigating parts of the road in darkness, increasing the difficulty of identifying potential hazards, pedestrians, stationary vehicles and other obstructions, especially when visibility is further reduced by rain or poor weather conditions.
The Accra–Kumasi highway is a major transport route connecting communities and facilitating the movement of people, goods and commercial vehicles across the country. Given the volume of traffic that uses the road daily, adequate lighting is an important road-safety measure that should not be overlooked.
For residents of Suhum and motorists who regularly travel this route, the lack of streetlights is a concern that requires urgent attention. Road safety should not depend solely on vehicle headlights, particularly on a major highway where drivers need sufficient visibility to respond safely to changing road conditions.
MBOS Media is therefore calling on the Ghana Highway Authority and all other relevant public institutions to urgently inspect the affected sections, establish the extent of the lighting problem and take the necessary steps to install streetlights where they are absent and restore any existing lights that are not functioning.
The Suhum Municipal Assembly and other relevant authorities should also engage with the appropriate road agencies to ensure that the matter receives the attention it deserves. Where immediate installation may require additional planning or resources, temporary safety measures, including improved reflective road markings, warning signs and other visibility-enhancing measures, should be considered while a permanent solution is pursued.
Authorities responsible for the highway must treat this concern with the urgency it deserves. Waiting for a serious accident before addressing a preventable road-safety problem would be an unacceptable approach to public safety.
MBOS Media is calling for prompt action, a clear plan for addressing the affected sections and regular maintenance to ensure that installed streetlights remain operational. The safety of motorists, passengers, pedestrians and residents must be a priority.
The road is an essential national transport corridor, and those who use it deserve safer travelling conditions, both during the day and at night. The relevant authorities must act now to address the darkness along the Suhum–Accra–Kumasi highway, from the Roundabout to Mile 44 and beyond.