The Minister of Roads and Highways, Governs Kwame Agbodza, has urged motorists using the Accra-Kumasi Highway to exercise patience and drive cautiously. He made the appeal on Tuesday, September 29, as the government works to address congestion and improve the road. The existing road has exceeded its capacity for many years, making it increasingly difficult for motorists to maintain a consistent pace, particularly amid heavy traffic.
According to Minister Agbodza, congestion on the highway sometimes compels some drivers to make dangerous manoeuvres in an attempt to navigate through traffic, which occasionally ends in accidents. He explained that congestion is one of the factors contributing to risky driving on the highway, as some motorists attempt to overtake or manoeuvre through traffic in ways that could put themselves and other road users at risk.
The Minister noted that it's obvious the capacity of the existing Accra-Kumasi Highway was exceeded long ago, and drivers are struggling to drive at a consistent pace on the road. He said on many occasions, congestion causes some drivers to try dangerous manoeuvres that unfortunately end in disaster. Minister Agbodza therefore called on motorists to exercise greater caution while the government works towards addressing the challenges on the road.
The government is working to address the challenges on the Accra-Kumasi Highway while improvements to the road and the expressway are pursued. Minister Agbodza thanked the highways authorities, consultants, and contractors involved in the project for the work undertaken so far and for returning to the site. The minister said the inspection formed part of efforts to assess the condition of the road and the progress of work.
With work ongoing to address the pressure on the highway, Minister Agbodza called on motorists to exercise restraint, particularly when confronted with slow-moving traffic. He also cautioned that completing the rehabilitation of the highway should not be seen as a licence to disregard road safety rules or drive recklessly. Motorists are urged to be patient and drive cautiously as the government works to improve the road.
The Accra-Kumasi Highway has been plagued by congestion and accidents in recent years, resulting in several casualties. The government's efforts to address the challenges on the road are ongoing, with the Roads Minister inspecting the progress of work on the highway. The project aims to reduce congestion and improve road safety on the busy highway.
Minister Agbodza's appeal to motorists comes as the government works to complete the rehabilitation of the highway. The project is expected to reduce congestion and improve road safety on the Accra-Kumasi Highway. Motorists are urged to cooperate with the government's efforts to improve the road and exercise caution while driving.
Key points
- The Accra-Kumasi Highway has exceeded its capacity, leading to congestion and accidents.
- The government is working to address the challenges on the highway, including improving the road and expressway.
- Motorists are urged to exercise caution and restraint while driving on the highway.
