Ashaiman Roads 70% Drainage Progress, But MP, MCE Unhappy With Pace Of Work.
Ashaiman’s long-running road crisis is receiving renewed attention, with ongoing rehabilitation works expected to ease pressure on motorists and residents across the municipality.
The poor state of several roads has remained a major concern for residents, who have repeatedly called for urgent intervention, including a demonstration in 2023.
The Municipal Assembly says drainage works under the current rehabilitation programme have reached about 70 %, but the MP and MCE are demanding faster progress from contractors.
The condition of some roads in Ashaiman continues to affect daily movement, particularly on the inner roads where several stretches remain unpaved or badly degraded.
The situation becomes more difficult during the rains, when inadequate drainage can leave some routes muddy or difficult to navigate.
For commercial drivers, the poor road conditions also come with added maintenance costs, including repairs to tyres, suspension and other vehicle components.
The Municipal Chief Executive, Freeman Tsekpo, says work on the drainage component has recorded significant progress.
But the drainage works do not mark the end of the rehabilitation.
According to the MCE, outstanding drainage works remain at locations including Lebanon, Fitter Line and Afariwa before subsequent road works can be completed.
Several stretches are therefore still awaiting earthworks and bitumen surfacing, prompting calls for contractors to accelerate the remaining works.
Ashaiman MP Ernest Norgbey says some contractors are making progress, but others are not meeting expectations.
Ernest Norgbey says outstanding challenges affecting the contractors are expected to be resolved by the end of the month, paving the way for work to resume and the projects to be completed.
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