Commercial transport operators in Ghana are threatening to stage an indefinite strike over the worsening condition of the Pokuase–Nsawam road, a key highway linking Accra to major regional hubs. The operators say the road has become nearly impassable, raising safety concerns and driving up maintenance costs for vehicles that traverse the route daily.

In a joint statement released Wednesday, the Ghana Private Road Transport Union (GPRTU) of the Trades Union Congress and the Ghana Road Transport Coordinating Council (GRTCC) said they are giving the government a one-week ultimatum to begin urgent repairs. Failure to do so, they warned, would trigger a large-scale protest that includes parking commercial vehicles indefinitely.

The protest, if carried out, could paralyze travel between Accra and major regions including the Eastern and Ashanti, as well as northern parts of the country—disrupting commuter flow, trade logistics, and regional commerce.

Transport leaders say the poor state of the highway—marked by deep potholes, erosion, and patchwork repairs—has led to soaring operational costs. “We are spending more on spare parts, fuel, and regular maintenance. The road is killing our vehicles faster than usual,” one GPRTU official said.

The protest threat follows a failed promise from the Ministry of Roads and Highways. According to the transport unions, the Minister assured stakeholders that the road would be brought to a “satisfactory condition” within six weeks. That deadline has come and gone without visible progress, the unions claim.

They are now urging not only drivers but also commuters and residents along the corridor to join what they describe as a civic demonstration aimed at forcing authorities to act.

“Enough is enough,” said the statement. “The safety and economic well-being of thousands depend on this road. The government must treat this as a national emergency.”

Government officials have not yet responded publicly to the unions’ latest ultimatum.