Heavy rains on Monday morning left hundreds of commuters stranded after severe flooding submerged sections of the Kwame Nkrumah Circle Interchange in Accra, disrupting the movement of vehicles and pedestrians during the peak rush hour.
Hours of continuous rainfall inundated large portions of the road network surrounding the busy transport hub, forcing several commercial and private vehicles to suspend their journeys or divert to alternative routes.
Commuters travelling from Kwame Nkrumah Circle to Korle Bu, Kaneshie, Adabraka and other parts of the capital were among the hardest hit. Many were unable to access public transport as floodwaters engulfed sections of the roadway and nearby bus terminals.
Several passengers were seen wading through knee-deep water in an attempt to continue their journeys, while others remained stranded for hours, hoping the floodwaters would subside.
Some transport operators temporarily suspended services, citing safety concerns and the inability of vehicles to navigate the flooded roads.
The flooding also resulted in long queues at bus stops, with frustrated commuters expressing concern over the recurring nature of flooding at the Kwame Nkrumah Circle Interchange whenever the capital experiences heavy rainfall.
Motorists faced severe traffic congestion on adjoining roads as vehicles moved at a crawl. Some drivers made U-turns to avoid flooded sections, further worsening congestion on alternative routes across the city.
The incident once again highlights the persistent flooding challenges at the Kwame Nkrumah Circle Interchange despite drainage improvement works undertaken over the years.
Residents and commuters have repeatedly called on authorities to implement lasting flood mitigation measures to prevent the recurring disruptions caused by heavy rainfall and improve the resilience of the capital’s transport infrastructure.
