Heavy rains leave Avenor roads in disrepair as commuters and motorists decry worsening conditions
Motorists and commuters using the Avenor stretch in North Kaneshie, Greater Accra Region, are raising concerns over the deteriorating state of the road following recent heavy rains. A visit by MyJoyOnline on Wednesday, July 1, revealed several sections of the road riddled with potholes and covered with stagnant water. A commercial minibus (trotro) driver, Nkansah, who plies the Avenor-Circle route daily, stated, "The road has been bad for some time, but after the rains it has become worse. The water covers the potholes, so you don't even know how deep they are until you drive into them. We have to slow down, and that affects our trips."
Residents and road users report that while parts of the road have been in poor condition for some time, heavy rains, particularly Monday's downpour, have significantly worsened the situation. Drivers are forced to slow down, weave around damaged portions, and sometimes drive close to the edge of the road to avoid waterlogged sections. Many continue to use the route because they have no practical alternative. Avoiding damaged portions is often impossible due to traffic and the volume of vehicles. A private motorist, who works at Melcom, also regularly uses the road.
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