Accra Trotro Routes

Giant frytol ad at Sabolai trotro bus stop on the Agbobloshie Abossey Okai trotro route. The storey high object is structured on metal and clad with printed adhesive sheet. Its so high it almost brushes the power lines. The ad is located inside the old Fadama branch of Ecobank but overlooks the street.

This photo shows an unmarked metal ‘tree’ at the Water park in Accra Ghana. The object which is as high as a 5-storey building appeared this week. It was apparently hoisted in place by construction equipment equipment. The object overlooks the Labadi trotro station at Obra Spot which is also a major trotro stop along the Ring Road Central route. The top features a 7 tier platform nest decked with artificial branches in a circular shape. The post that supports the structure is a thick tubular iron which has been mounted in pieces. The object appears to be a national or local state monument in early state of construction. Update: The mystery was solved later. Its a communication mast.

Commuters alighting at the roundabout bus stop on the Accra Kaneshie trotro transit may now disembark a little farther due to ongoing works. The bus stop on the Graphic Road is now a construction zone due to renovation works on the MTN office opposite the Francopat cold store. The presence of construction equipment and crew has constricted the surroundings. The bus stop is intact but its environs have presence of machinery. Its unknown how long the works will take but judging by the design on a bill board on front of the building, the only apparent component left for completion is the facade cladding.

The western Accra trotro routes start from Mallam along the Odorkor highway, travels through Awoshie, then to Ablekuma, Ayikai Drobo, Ashalaja, continues to Asofan and terminates at Pokuase. These communites largely fringe the Eastern region, the adjoining province to Greater Accra Region.

The Mallam highway which originates from thhe Obetsebi Circle in Accra south, serves as the main transportation hub for trotro buses in Accra. This road connects buses from the eastern neighborhoods like Accra central, Tudu and Nungua to western sections like Weija, Tetegu and Kasoa. It ferries the transportation traffic from Chorkor, Dansoman and Agege onto the Lapaz highway. The pass from Kwashieman to Weija is of ultra significance as it serves as the main avenue for Ablekuma and Awoshie trotro to reach the south west efficiently.

Appiah Dankwa Soko to Kaneshie is a southern trotro service going through Zongo junction. Its an Accra transit line that emerges along the fringes of Town council line  through Blacksmith. On reaching the Anglican church uphill, operators go straight to the Takoradi station area or pass by the fan milk road.