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Deteriorating road condition is a threat to Western corridor
Elubo (w/r) Jan. 9, Ghanadot/GNA -
Potholes have developed on the main road linking Ghana to
Cote d'Ivoire, compelling drivers to engage in dangerous
driving along the route and this could lead to accidents.
A visit by the Ghana News Agency (GNA) to Elubo revealed
that some drivers had abandoned their side of the road and
were using lanes belonging to other oncoming vehicles.
The road leading to the Axim is no exception; a tour of the
area revealed similar potholes that needed urgent attention
to prevent fatalities among Ivorian football fans who will
travel to Essipong to witness the Ghana 2008 which is a few
days away.
Incidentally, most traffic lights in the metropolis are not
functioning and this could also result in accidents due to
the influx of foreigners.
In spite of this, several new changes are taking place
within the Shama Ahanta East Metropolis, who are playing
hosts to some of the teams in the Ghana 2008 tournament.
Giant advertising billboards have been erected in the city
while faulty street lights are being repaired.
Some of the zebra crossings, which were dirty and invisible,
have been repainted while streets without the requisite
lighting are also to be provided with streetlights.
Constructional work is busily underway at the Effia Nkwanta
bye-pass, which leads to one of the training pitches at the
Fijai Secondary School.
The road, which was abandoned several months ago, is
expected to be completed for use before January 20.
GNA
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