By Kingsley Mamore
Dambai (O/R), May 14 (GNA) – The Krachi East Municipal Assembly has begun opening and reshaping key access roads within Dambai township to improve connectivity and support the urban redevelopment of the Oti Regional capital.
The initiative, led by Sarfo Nketia, forms part of a broader redevelopment agenda aimed at transforming Dambai into a modern and well-planned city with improved mobility for residents, businesses and visitors.
Speaking to the Ghana News Agency, Mr. Nketia said the exercise focused on creating and restoring inner-city road networks linking major parts of the municipality.
He noted that an effective road network was critical to strengthening Dambai’s status as a regional capital and ensuring orderly development.
The MCE expressed concern that the lack of proper inner-city roads over the years had hindered movement within the town, negatively affecting transportation, service delivery and economic activities.
According to him, the intervention marks the first phase of a broader infrastructure drive expected to pave the way for permanent roads and improved drainage systems.
Mr. Nketia explained that once access routes were properly identified and cleared, relevant urban roads agencies would move in to construct durable roads and functional drainage infrastructure to meet the demands of the growing municipality.
He cautioned residents against encroaching on road reservations or obstructing existing road alignments, stressing that the Assembly would not compensate persons who build on designated road corridors.
The MCE appealed to residents to support the Assembly’s redevelopment agenda and avoid activities that could delay progress.
The exercise is being carried out with support from machines under the District Road Improvement Programme (DRIP), which are being used to widen and improve access roads in selected areas.
Municipal authorities believe the intervention will improve connectivity, strengthen urban planning and contribute significantly to the transformation of Dambai.
Some residents have praised the initiative as timely and strategic, expressing optimism that improved inner-city roads would boost development and create economic opportunities within the municipality.
They also urged the Assembly to remove structures built on access lanes and enforce regulations against landlords who fail to comply with planning directives.
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Edited by Maxwell Awumah /Audrey Dekalu