Taxi drivers and commercial motorbike riders who use the Shama Nyankrom Junction–Nyankrom town road in the Western Region blocked the road on Wednesday, June 24, 2026, to draw attention to its poor condition.
The action affected traffic on the road, including haulage trucks that transport goods to and from the Marcopolo and Twyford Keda manufacturing plants.
According to the drivers, the road has become very difficult to use because of large potholes and flooding. This led them to take action early Wednesday morning.
To help improve the situation, the drivers organised a communal clean-up exercise to clear blocked gutters and allow water to flow freely along parts of the road.
However, during the exercise, they blocked the road with motorbikes, causing heavy traffic and delays for other road users.
Speaking to reporters, one of the drivers said poor drainage was making the road worse, especially whenever it rains.
“The gutter has been choked with debris, and when it rains, the floodwater spills onto the road, making the situation worse. We organised ourselves to desilt the gutters so water can flow freely. That is why we stopped vehicles from using the road,” he said.
He explained that they were not holding a demonstration but were trying to fix a problem that was affecting their daily work.
“We are not demonstrating; we are only trying to solve the problem because the trucks are able to manoeuvre through, but those of us with smaller vehicles are unable to move,” he added.
