By Sasel E.A Ekumah
Accra, Feb. 27, GNA – Road users and residents of Nyanyano in the Gomoa East District have appealed to the Government to rehabilitate the deteriorated Kasoa–Nyanyano road.
They said excessive dust from the untarred stretch posed serious health risks, increased transport fares and disrupted business activities.
The road, a key link between Nyanyano, Kasoa and surrounding markets, has remained in poor condition for years.
During the dry season, thick dust from vehicular movement blankets the stretch, making commuting uncomfortable and hazardous.
Commercial drivers operating on the road complained that the dusty conditions had significantly increased vehicle maintenance costs.
Mr Kofi, a driver, told the Ghana News Agency that the dust frequently damaged vehicle parts, compelling drivers to spend more on repairs.
Another driver, Mr Richard Donkoh, said passengers often complained about dirty vehicles, resulting in frequent washing and higher operational expenses.
Mr Frank Quartey, a motorbike rider, said the road had remained dusty since 2016, affecting his health and visibility.
He noted that the dust often caused headaches, coughs and near-accidents, and appealed to the Government to tar the road to improve safety.
Traders along the stretch also expressed concern about the impact of the dust on their livelihoods and incomes.
Mrs Stella Yeboah, who has sold roasted yam and plantain along the road for 13 years, said dust regularly settled on her food, driving customers away and affecting her income and ability to cater for her children’s education.
Mr Richard Ankomah, a fried rice vendor, said despite constant cleaning, customers preferred to buy food in less dusty environments.
He appealed to the authorities to at least water the road regularly if immediate construction was not feasible to minimise the dust.
Mr Isaac Quansah, Assemblyman for the Upper Nyanyano Electoral Area, described the road as the biggest development challenge facing the community for more than a decade.
“During the NPP government’s eight years in office, construction work started on the road. It was done up to a community called Fiifi, and then it stopped,” he said.
Mr Quansah said the road had deteriorated for about 16 years, compelling residents to stage demonstrations to draw Government attention.
He said that complaints from residents were frequent and that he had repeatedly raised the issue at General Assembly meetings and formally informed the District Chief Executive.
“Sometimes, we organise demonstrations so that the government can come to our aid. The Nyanyano road is in a very bad state, and we keep praying that the government will do something about it.
“Anytime we go for General Assembly meetings, I make sure I raise the issue concerning our road,” he said.
Mr Quansah appealed to commuters and residents to remain calm, stating that the District Chief Executive had assured him that the road had been captured in the District’s development plan and was expected to be addressed in 2026.
GNA
Edited by Kenneth Sackey