Contractors working on the Ashaiman Roundabout to Afienya stretch have called on motorists to strictly observe speed limits, following the completion of maintenance works aimed at easing traffic congestion along the route.

The upgrade comes after a directive by the Minister for Roads and Highways, Kwame Governs Agbodza, for the road to be made motorable. Contractors from Oswal Investment Limited swiftly mobilised to carry out the rehabilitation, completing the project in just six weeks.

Project engineer Kennedy Acquah disclosed that all maintenance activities were executed at night to reduce disruptions to daytime traffic.

“Prior to the maintenance works, the road was debilitating, and now that we have improved it, we are going to enhance the driver comfort, and so you are likely to have drivers go beyond the speed limit on the stretch,” he cautioned.

“Like I always say, there is one side of it that is we developing the road, and there is the other side where drivers would also have to conform to the speed limit,” Ing. Acquah added.

The improved road has been warmly welcomed by residents and road users, many of whom previously endured long delays and damage to vehicles due to the poor condition of the stretch.

“Previously, the road was in poor condition, but now it has been significantly improved, and this will benefit everyone. The government must be lauded for this,” a pedestrian shared.

Another road user remarked, “The road used to be filled with potholes, causing frequent traffic congestion. It would also often flood during rainstorms. However, the road has been upgraded almost overnight, and these improvements will make a positive difference for all of us. The government has done a great job.”

A driver also praised the intervention, saying: “The current state of the road is much better, making driving a far more comfortable experience compared to the previous conditions. The government’s prompt action to improve the road is a step in the right direction.”

Authorities and contractors alike are now counting on responsible driving to ensure that the improved road serves its intended purpose and enhances road safety.