A recent video showing a large truck bogged down in muddy, waterlogged terrain along Ghana's R63 highway in Ahafo Region has raised concerns about a construction hazard that was first reported months ago. The vehicle was captured stuck next to an unfinished construction site on the stretch between Akyerensua and Hwidiem, a key section of the road linking Bechem through Tepa, Akyerensua and Hwidiem to Goaso, the Ahafo Regional capital.
The hazard was initially reported in May 2026 by a citizen journalist who raised the alarm about the dangerous conditions created by ongoing road works along the Akyerensua-Hwidiem stretch of the R63. At the time, the report pointed to the risks the unfinished works posed to motorists using the corridor. Despite the warning, the situation remains unchanged four months later.
Wooden supports and barriers have been placed around the hazard area, but these measures have not addressed the underlying danger. The latest video, filmed in October 2026, shows that the same stretch remains capable of trapping vehicles in floodwater, with the stranded truck serving as fresh evidence that the problem persists.
The R63 is the principal route connecting several towns in Ahafo Region to Goaso, the regional capital, making it central to both private travel and commercial transport in the area. Continued disruption along the Akyerensua-Hwidiem section means drivers, traders and commuters moving goods and people toward Goaso face the risk of vehicles getting stranded in waterlogged sections of the construction zone.
This situation is not unique to Ahafo Region, as other stalled or poorly managed road projects have drawn public frustration elsewhere in Ghana. There have been reports of traders counting losses due to stalled road projects and residents blocking the removal of equipment from stalled projects in protest over delays.
The unresolved hazard has raised questions about the oversight and management of road projects in Ghana. A Member of Parliament has called on engineers to stop shielding politically linked contractors whose projects stall or underperform, highlighting the need for better management of road projects to prevent such hazards.
The road authority and the contractor handling the Akyerensua-Hwidiem works have not made any statement regarding a timeline for completion or remedial action. The specific agency directly responsible for addressing the waterlogging at the site is also unclear.
Key points
- The R63 highway hazard remains unaddressed despite a warning issued four months ago.
- The hazard is affecting both private travel and commercial transport in Ahafo Region.
- The situation highlights the need for better management of road projects in Ghana.
