The Enchi-Asankrangwa road in Ghana's Western Region has reportedly been severely damaged due to activities of illegal mining.

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According to a report by Channel One TV, illegal miners have used the road for their operations, causing the destruction of one-third of its length.The damage has rendered a significant portion of the road unusable, leaving only one stretch open for use.Concrete barriers designed to prevent vehicles from veering off the road have also been destroyed, contributing to the road's deteriorated state.The situation has made commuting difficult, even for local chiefs who frequently use the route.The road, originally reconstructed in 2008 at a cost of GHC152 billion during the Kufuor administration, was designed to last for fifteen years.It was built by the Chinese company Top International Engineering Corporation Ghana Limited and features a two-lane single carriageway stretching 56 kilometers.The project included a double-sealed bituminous surface, improved road geometry, bus bays, taxi stopping lanes, drainage structures, crash barriers, and speed-calming measures.Illegal mining activities have compromised the road, underscoring the need for urgent action to stop further destruction.

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'Galamseyers and sometimes even those with license have mined underneath this costly road!' A shocking revelation as Citi News obtains a distressing video exposing the catastrophic impact of galamsey on the Enchi-Asankrangwa road, once considered one of Ghana's finest. The… pic.twitter.com/aIplW5a133— CITI FM 97.3 (@Citi973) September 6, 2024

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