The Kpone-Katamanso Municipal Assembly (KKMA) has cleared overgrown weeds and heaps of sand along the median of the Kpone Barrier–TT Brothers Road stretch of the Tema-Aflao highway to improve visibility and enhance road safety for motorists.
The exercise, led by Mr Samuel Tetteh Kwashie Morton, the Municipal Chief Executive (MCE), forms part of measures being implemented by the assembly to improve road safety and environmental sanitation within the municipality.
Speaking to the Ghana News Agency (GNA) during the exercise, Mr Morton said the overgrown vegetation and accumulated sand had become a major obstruction to motorists, particularly at night, increasing the risk of road crashes along the busy corridor.
“The purpose of this exercise is to ensure good visibility for motorists, especially during the night. The heaps of sand and overgrown weeds on the median have become an obstruction to drivers, and we believe clearing them will significantly improve safety on this road,” he said.
He noted that the assembly remained committed to maintaining the median to ensure it remained clean, safe, and aesthetically appealing.
Mr Morton disclosed that the assembly intended to replace the weeds with ornamental plants and seedlings as part of efforts to beautify the road corridor without obstructing the view of motorists.
“We want to transform this stretch into a beautiful and safe environment. Instead of allowing weeds to grow, we will plant seedlings that will beautify the area and make it more attractive without obstructing motorists’ view,” he stated.
The MCE urged drivers, motorcyclists, and other road users to comply with road traffic regulations and exercise caution at all times to reduce accidents and save lives.
He stressed that while the assembly would continue to improve road infrastructure and the environment, road users also had a responsibility to drive responsibly and obey traffic laws.
Some motorists who spoke to the GNA commended the assembly for the intervention, describing it as timely and necessary.
They said the overgrown weeds and sand deposits had affected visibility for some time and expressed optimism that the exercise would improve safety along the stretch.
