Residents of North Suntreso SDA through the State Housing area in Kumasi have raised concerns over a growing trend of estate developers obstructing public roads with construction materials.
A recent incident involving a huge pile of chippings blocking an entire road has sparked outrage, as it poses a serious risk to motorists, pedestrians, and emergency service vehicles.
The construction chippings, which have reportedly remained on the road for over seven days, have rendered the stretch impassable, forcing drivers and pedestrians to dangerously navigate around the obstruction.
A supporting image from the scene highlights the severity of the blockage, reinforcing concerns over the increasing frequency of such occurrences in Kumasi.
The indiscriminate dumping of construction materials on roads raises the likelihood of accidents, particularly at night when visibility is reduced. Motorists unfamiliar with these obstructions risk crashing into the debris, potentially causing injuries or fatalities.
Additionally, emergency service vehicles such as ambulances and fire trucks could struggle to access critical areas in the event of an emergency, further jeopardizing lives.
With road safety and public mobility at risk, there is an urgent need for authorities to take decisive action.
The Ashanti Regional Minister, Dr. Frank Amoakohene, and the Kumasi Metropolitan Assembly (KMA) must enforce strict measures to curb the reckless blocking of roads by private developers.
To address this issue, authorities must Identify and penalize developers who obstruct public roads with construction materials.
Public roads serve as essential lifelines for transportation and emergency response and must not be used as private storage spaces for construction materials.
Authorities must take swift action to hold offenders accountable and prevent further disruptions to urban mobility.
Failure to address this growing issue could lead to avoidable accidents, loss of lives, and a breakdown of order within the city a situation no responsible leadership should tolerate. It is imperative that the Ashanti Regional Minister and city authorities step up enforcement measures to protect the public and maintain road safety in Kumasi.
Source: www.kumasimail.com
