The Ghana National Petroleum Tanker Drivers Union has issued a strong warning of a nationwide strike if the Ministry of Roads and Highways fails to urgently fix what they describe as “killer speed ramps” along the Brimso–Bonsu Junction stretch of the busy Accra–Kumasi Highway. The threat follows a series of fatal crashes blamed on the poorly constructed ramps that have turned the flat stretch into a deadly zone for motorists.
According to the Union, at least eleven tanker drivers and several other road users have died on this road in 2025 alone. The most recent tragedy occurred on September 15, claiming three lives, including a fuel tanker driver and a commercial bus driver. Drivers say the unusual design and placement of the speed ramps make navigation hazardous, especially for heavy-duty vehicles carrying petroleum products.
To highlight the danger, Union leaders took a team of Ghanaian journalists to the site, where traces of broken vehicle parts and oil-soaked grass told a grim story of repeated accidents. Frustrated drivers expressed anger and fear, warning that they might withdraw their services if nothing is done to protect their lives and those of other road users.
National Chairman of the Union, George Nyaunu, revealed that a formal petition to the Roads and Highways Minister has so far gone unanswered. He stressed that the government’s silence leaves the Union with no choice but to proceed with its planned strike to demand immediate action.
The threatened industrial action, if carried out, could disrupt the nationwide supply of petroleum products, affecting transportation, businesses, and households across Ghana. Union members insist that only the removal or redesign of the deadly speed ramps will prevent further loss of life and restore confidence on this critical highway.
The drivers’ plea underscores a growing call for urgent road safety reforms in Ghana, where poorly constructed traffic-calming measures have been linked to preventable accidents and deaths.