The Ghana Private Road Transport Union (GPRTU) of the Trades Union Congress (TUC), together with the Commercial Transport Operators of Ghana, have threatened to increase transport fares by 20 percent on the Kasoa–Winneba route if government fails to urgently rehabilitate the deteriorating stretch.
In a joint press release issued on Wednesday, June 24, 2026, the transport unions expressed deep frustration over what they described as government’s failure to respond to their earlier demands for immediate repairs on the heavily damaged road.
According to the unions, they embarked on a demonstration on June 12, 2026, and subsequently gave government a two-week ultimatum to commence repair works on the Kasoa–Winneba road.
However, they claim no significant progress has been made since the protest action.
“The road continues to cause vehicle damage, high fuel consumption, and long delays for drivers and passengers,” the statement said.
The unions warned that if no visible action is taken, transport fares on the route will be increased by 20 percent effective Monday, June 29, 2026.
They explained that the proposed fare adjustment is intended to offset the rising operational costs transport operators continue to incur due to the deplorable condition of the road.
According to the statement, drivers are being forced to spend more on fuel, vehicle maintenance, and alternative routes because of the worsening state of the highway.
The unions further appealed to the government and the Ministry of Roads and Highways to intervene immediately to prevent the impending fare increment and ease the burden on commuters and transport operators.
“We appeal to government and the Ministry of Roads & Highways to act now,” the statement stressed.
The groups also appealed to commuters to bear with them should the increment take effect, insisting that the decision is necessary to protect their vehicles and sustain their livelihoods.
The 30-kilometre Kasoa–Winneba Road dualization project is a major ongoing infrastructure expansion along the N1 highway aimed at reducing traffic congestion and significantly cutting travel time between Greater Accra and the Central and Western regions.
The project, which was awarded to local contractors Nag Fairmount Company Ltd and MM Delovely Company Ltd, includes asphalt surfacing, construction of interchanges, and pedestrian underpasses and overpasses.
The road corridor remains one of the busiest in the country, serving thousands of commuters and commercial transport operators daily between the Greater Accra and Central regions.
The project was initially scheduled for completion within a 36-month construction period.
However, work is reportedly progressing at a slow pace, with drivers and commuters along the corridor experiencing severe congestion, dust pollution, and frequent diversions.
By 1969news.com
