By Emmanuel Gamson
Takoradi, Jan. 22, GNA – Residents and owners of kiosks, containers, and other temporary structures within the right-of-way along the Takoradi-Cape Coast highway, have begun removing them to pave the way for the dualisation project.
The Ghana News Agency (GNA) during its tour of the Tanokrom-Kojokrom section of the road, observed that the temporary structures demarcated for demolition, had been pulled down with residents and owners packing up their belongings.
Some of them who spoke to the GNA expressed their readiness to cooperate with the contractors to undertake the critical road dualisation project, while others complained about losing their properties and sources of livelihoods.
Mr Yaw Antwi, a resident of Effiakuma, said the dualisation project would help ease the traffic congestion along one of the country’s major economic routes, and that they would cooperate with the authorities to ensure its successful completion.
He said: “If we want more investors into our region, then we must look at our road infrastructure, and though it is painful to lose our shops along the road, I believe we must look at the bigger picture and cooperate, to ensure this project comes to a successful end.”
He commended the government for taking steps to expand the Takoradi-Cape Coast N1 highway, noting that the project when completed would help propel the growth of the Western Region.
Mr Ebenezer Kofi Karikari, also a resident of Effiakuma, admitted that the road expansion was a step in the right direction, and that they would play their roles to bring the project to fruition.
Madam Regina Adubea, a shop owner at Tanokrom, however, expressed worry about losing her source of livelihood to the dualisation project.
She appealed to the authorities to find alternative places and relocate them to continue their economic activities.
President John Dramani Mahama on Tuesday, October 21, 2025, cut the sod for work to begin on the Takoradi-Cape Coast N1 highway dualisation project under the government’s “Big Push” agenda.
The 73.6-kilometre dual carriageway would feature nine interchanges, 10 bridges, 15 footbridges, and 20 kilometres of service roads, and rest stops and axle load stations to enhance safety and traffic flow.
The project, to be constructed under three lots for three different contractors, is expected to be completed within 24 months.
GNA
Edited by Justina Paaga/ Christabel Addo