Driver groups called off their angry street march after government officials made sweet promises about fixing the terrible Ofankor-Pokuase-Nsawam road. The Ghana Road Transport Union and Concerned Drivers Association dropped their protest plans when ministers pledged four billion cedis for road repairs. Officials said they would release the cash before July ends to tackle the massive 13 billion cedi road debt. Transport bosses also promised fresh asphalt on three kilometers of busted highway within six weeks. William Osei from the drivers group praised the government move during talks with road officials.
The drivers met with Roads Minister Kwame Governs Agbodza and construction company Maripoma Enterprise Limited on Tuesday. Osei told reporters the crumbling road costs drivers tons of money and causes nasty accidents every day. He warned government leaders not to wait for street protests before they fix dangerous highways across Ghana. The bad road conditions make passengers uncomfortable and force drivers to spend more on car repairs. Project manager Abdulai Mahama said his crew would focus on the worst sections around Pobiman, Kuntunse, Sansam, and Atala areas.
Mahama urged the government to sort out payment problems and land disputes that slow down construction work. He warned speeding drivers they must follow the 30 kilometer per hour limit through work zones. Many motorists zoom past at 80 kilometers per hour and kick up dangerous dust clouds. The construction boss said heavy rains could mess up the asphalting schedule if weather conditions turn bad.
The drivers met with Roads Minister Kwame Governs Agbodza and construction company Maripoma Enterprise Limited on Tuesday. Osei told reporters the crumbling road costs drivers tons of money and causes nasty accidents every day. He warned government leaders not to wait for street protests before they fix dangerous highways across Ghana. The bad road conditions make passengers uncomfortable and force drivers to spend more on car repairs. Project manager Abdulai Mahama said his crew would focus on the worst sections around Pobiman, Kuntunse, Sansam, and Atala areas.
Mahama urged the government to sort out payment problems and land disputes that slow down construction work. He warned speeding drivers they must follow the 30 kilometer per hour limit through work zones. Many motorists zoom past at 80 kilometers per hour and kick up dangerous dust clouds. The construction boss said heavy rains could mess up the asphalting schedule if weather conditions turn bad.
