Residents of communities along the Kwadaso-Foase road are banking their hopes on the municipal chief executive to get the contractor back on site to complete the long-abandoned road project.
The dual carriageway project, which was awarded on contract during the erstwhile Akufo-Addo administration, has stalled for seven years, leaving residents to suffer the consequences.
A visit to the area revealed that residents, particularly those in Denkyemuoso and Atwima Techiman, are suffering from severe dust pollution, which is causing health concerns, including respiratory and heart diseases.
The poor road condition is also increasing road accident risks and damaging vehicles, with many drivers complaining of frequent visits to mechanics due to broken parts.
The state of the road has also had a devastating impact on local businesses, with many forced to close due to the difficulties in accessing the area.
Houses along the road are covered in thick layers of dust, making living conditions unbearable.
Speaking to Adom News, the Kwadaso Municipal Chief Executive, Eric Assibey, assured that the government is committed to completing the road project.
He emphasized that the project is a top priority, and he is determined to see it through to completion for use.
He stated that he has forwarded reports to the regional minister, urging necessary actions to get the contractor back on site to resume work.
Mr. Assibey said he has also planned to personally engage the Ministry of Roads and Highways to determine the cause of the project’s halt and find an immediate solution to it.
“The Kwadaso-Foase road is a pressing issue that needs immediate attention. I have written to the regional minister, urging him to take all necessary steps to get the contractor back on site and complete the abandoned project,” he said.
He added that “in the coming days, I will be meeting with the Ministry of Roads and Highways to get an update on the project and clarify if the contractor has been paid for work already done.”
The MCE feels the residents along the road are entitled to better quality roads than what the contractor has delivered so far.
“It is totally unacceptable to be talking about municipal progress when our roads are in such disrepair. I heard the chiefs in the communities along the road even staged a demo demanding completion; it is laudable. If you’re a leader and your community’s needs are being ignored, you have the right to speak up and fight for the fair share of the national cake for your people. It is a way to get the government’s attention.”
Meanwhile, the Atwima Techiman Dikro, Nana Afriyie Takyi, is optimistic about the MCE’s promise to get the contractor back on site.
He stated that the traditional leaders are fully on board, ready to support both the MCE and the regional minister every step of the way to ensure the road project gets completed.
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