The Minister of Roads and Highways, Governs Kwame Agbodza, has urged motorists using the Accra-Kumasi Highway to exercise patience and drive cautiously as government works to address congestion and improve the road.
Speaking to the media on Tuesday, September 29, Mr Agbodza said the existing highway had exceeded its capacity years ago, making it increasingly difficult for motorists to maintain a consistent pace, particularly during periods of heavy traffic.
He said the congestion sometimes compelled some drivers to engage in dangerous manoeuvres in an attempt to navigate through traffic, with such actions occasionally resulting in accidents.
“It’s obvious the capacity of the existing Accra-Kumasi Highway exceeded way back, and you will just notice that drivers are struggling to drive at a consistent pace on the road,” Mr Agbodza said.
According to the minister, 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 endanger themselves and other road users.
“On many occasions the congestion is what causes some drivers to try dangerous manoeuvres that unfortunately ends up in disaster sometimes,” he added.
Mr Agbodza said government was working to address the challenges on the Accra-Kumasi Highway as improvements to the road and the expressway are pursued.
He 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 monitor the progress of ongoing works.
He urged motorists to exercise restraint, particularly when confronted with slow-moving traffic, and cautioned that the completion of rehabilitation works should not be seen as a licence to disregard road safety rules or drive recklessly.
Source: Wesleyannews.com
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