Member of Parliament for Akyem Oda, Alexander Akwasi Acquah, has expressed concern over the deteriorating state of major roads in parts of the Eastern Region, questioning what he describes as the growing number of speed ramps and worsening road conditions across several communities.
In a statement shared on social media, the legislator highlighted the challenges motorists and commuters face on roads linking key towns such as Akyem Oda, Asamankese, Kade and Akwatia.
“What is it with Eastern Regional roads that have become unmotorable with speed ramps all over? Akyem Oda, Asamankese, Kade and Akwatia,” he wrote.
The MP’s comments have reignited discussions about the state of road infrastructure in the region, with many road users complaining about the increasing number of speed-calming measures, some of which they believe have been erected without proper planning and engineering considerations.
Drivers who ply these routes regularly have often raised concerns about the impact of the numerous speed ramps on travel time, vehicle maintenance costs and overall road safety.
While speed ramps are intended to reduce accidents and protect pedestrians in populated areas, critics argue that their excessive placement on highways and major roads creates inconvenience and contributes to traffic congestion.
The roads connecting Akyem Oda, Asamankese, Kade and Akwatia serve as vital transport corridors for residents, traders and commercial drivers.
The routes facilitate the movement of agricultural produce and other goods from farming communities to major markets across the region and beyond.
Some residents have also complained about the poor state of portions of the roads, citing potholes, uneven surfaces and inadequate maintenance as factors making travel increasingly difficult.
The concerns raised by the Akyem Oda lawmaker are expected to add pressure on the relevant authorities, including the Ministry of Roads and Highways and the Ghana Highway Authority, to assess the condition of the affected roads and address the challenges confronting motorists.
Road infrastructure remains one of the key development concerns in many parts of the Eastern Region, with residents and local leaders consistently calling for rehabilitation works to improve transportation, enhance safety and support economic activities.
The latest remarks by Alexander Akwasi Acquah underscore growing frustration among road users and residents who are demanding urgent interventions to restore the affected roads to acceptable standards while ensuring that traffic-calming measures are implemented appropriately and in accordance with established road safety guidelines.
By 1960news.com
