Mallam-Kasoa road flood: Roads ministry, others need a strong collaboration to tackle poor drainage issues – Asenso-Boakye

The Ministry of Roads and Highways has announced a collaborative initiative with the Ministry of Works and Housing to address the recurring issue of flooding on the Mallam-Kasoa road.
The Mallam-Kasoa road, a major thoroughfare in the region, has been plagued by persistent flooding, causing significant disruptions to traffic and posing a risk to both motorists and pedestrians.

The flooding, often exacerbated by heavy rains, has been a longstanding issue for residents and commuters. On Monday, May 13, thousands of residents had to spend almost 9 hours in traffic after a heavy downpour.
Addressing journalists in Accra on Tuesday, after touring the flooded areas, the Roads Minister, Francis Asenso-Boakye stated, “We at the Ministry of Roads, we are at the receiving end because of the activities [that] affected our road and that is why we came in. But what I can say is that we are going to collaborate with my sister Ministry, the Ministry of Works and Housing to address the challenge.”

He further pointed out that a comprehensive plan would be developed to outline all interventions by all stakeholders to ensure effective coordination.
The Bantama MP added, “What I know is that because we didn’t have the full funding, the project was being done in phases as and when resources are available then we come and continue.