Residents of Tema Community 25, Kpone, Prampram, Gulf City, and commuters along the Tema to Aflao road staged a protest against severe traffic congestion, urging the completion of an abandoned road expansion project.President Akufo-Addo initiated the ground-breaking ceremony on October 25, 2020, to upgrade the dual carriageway to international standards, including 10 lanes—six for the motorway and four for local traffic.

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However, residents claim that four years later, there has been minimal progress. They are demanding the immediate return of the contractor to the site, as the delay is significantly impacting their daily lives.Organizers speaking to JoyNews highlighted that the road's current condition is deplorable, severely affecting local businesses and contributing to frequent accidents.

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“Closure of shops and businesses due to the immense traffic; loss of lives as witnessed by the tragic death of a grandma, a former MP, who died here in traffic because she could not move to the hospital.”“We urge the government to immediately recall the contractor to complete the road project and provide a timeline for the completion of the road rehabilitation.

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Ensure the safety of commuters and residents" they noted in their petition.According to some residents, they occasionally endure traffic delays lasting three hours or longer.

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