As reconstruction works continue on the Tema Motorway, drivers and traders along the stretch are raising concerns about challenges affecting their daily activities, despite welcoming the project as a positive step towards improving road infrastructure.

A major issue highlighted by commercial drivers is the prolonged parking of broken-down or abandoned vehicles along the road. According to one driver, existing regulations require that such vehicles remain on the roadside for no more than two hours. However, this rule is often flouted.

“In some cases, cars are left on the road for three to four days, and it creates serious problems for other drivers,” he said in an interview with GhanaWeb TV.

A motor rider, however, commended the government for undertaking the reconstruction project, describing it as a good initiative. He appealed to authorities and contractors to expedite the work to ease the burden on road users.

“We think the road project is a good one, but we are pleading with the government to speed up so we can go about our work without difficulty,” he added.

Traders operating along the motorway also expressed concern over the dusty conditions caused by the ongoing construction. While they acknowledged efforts by contractors to sprinkle water on the road to control the dust, they say the measures are not sufficient.

“The dust is our biggest problem as traders. Even though they come to water the road, we think doing it more often, maybe two or three times a day, will help reduce it. We wear nose masks, but it is still not enough,” she said.

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Despite the challenges, many road users remain hopeful that the completed project will significantly improve transportation, enhance safety, and boost economic activities along the corridor.

For now, commuters, drivers, and traders continue to endure the disruptions, with expectations that the long-term benefits of the Tema Motorway reconstruction will outweigh the current inconveniences.

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