The submerged Motorway
FOLLOWING HEAVY downpour in most parts of the country yesterday, the Accra-Tema Motorway was submerged in the floodwater.
The Monday rainfall which lasted more than an hour flooded the entire motorway and compelled motorists on both ends of the expressway to park their vehicles.
Most drivers, passengers and commuters either going to Accra or Tema waited helplessly in anticipation of the deluge to subside early so they could continue their trips.
Personnel from the National Disaster Management Organization (NADMO) were yet to get to the flood scene at the time of filing this report.
The Ghana Police Service cautioned motorists travelling along the motorway to be cautious. A statement issued by police on its social media handle stated, “Motorists plying that stretch should be mindful and reduce their speed limit”.
“Accra-Tema Motorway is flooded due to the downpour this afternoon, Monday, 28th October 2019. Motorists plying that stretch should be mindful and reduce their speed limit. Police Officers are at the scene to manage traffic on the road,” the statement added.
The Ghana Meteorological Agency (GMA) has predicted more rains in the coming weeks.
From Vincent Kubi, Tema