Residents and motorists at Awoshie-Mangoase Baah Yard in the Ablekuma North Constituency can finally breathe a sigh of relief following the restoration of the area’s traffic lights after nearly eight years of malfunction and neglect.

The rehabilitation of the traffic signal was made possible through the intervention of the Member of Parliament for Ablekuma North, Ewurabena Aubynn, who officially inspected and switched on the repaired lights on Friday.

For years, the busy intersection had become a major danger zone for commuters, pedestrians, traders, schoolchildren and commercial drivers.

Residents repeatedly raised concerns over frequent accidents, severe traffic congestion and pedestrian knockdowns resulting from the non-functioning traffic system.

The Awoshie-Mangoase stretch had long been regarded as one of the most dangerous intersections within the municipality, as motorists were forced to navigate the area without proper traffic regulation, often leading to confusion, indiscipline and fatal crashes.

The situation sparked several complaints and protests over the years, including demonstrations by angry residents and youth groups following fatal accidents at the intersection.

In one such incident in 2020, residents blocked sections of the road after the death of a pedestrian, demanding urgent repairs to the faulty traffic lights.

Addressing residents and commuters during the commissioning of the restored facility, Madam Aubynn described the intervention as a critical step toward safeguarding lives and restoring order on one of the constituency’s busiest roads.

“For years, this intersection has been a source of pain, fear and frustration for residents and motorists. Lives have been lost here because the traffic lights were not functioning. Today, we are restoring safety, order and dignity to this community,” she stated.

The MP noted that although the traffic lights may appear to be a simple public facility, their restoration represents something far more significant to the people of Awoshie-Mangoase security, responsiveness and hope that the concerns of ordinary citizens matter.

She expressed appreciation to the Municipal Chief Executive, traditional leaders of Awoshie and other stakeholders for their cooperation in resolving the long-standing challenge.

Madam Aubynn also singled out the Minister for Roads and Highways, Kwame Governs Agbodza, for facilitating and expediting the process to ensure the issue received urgent attention.

She further commended the engineers and technical personnel who worked tirelessly, including overnight, to diagnose faults, replace damaged components and restore the system to full operation.

According to residents, the prolonged breakdown of the traffic lights had worsened congestion along the Awoshie corridor and exposed pedestrians especially children and the elderly to daily danger while attempting to cross the road.

Some residents attributed the deterioration of the facility to years of neglect, theft and vandalism involving critical components of the traffic control system.

Commercial drivers operating along the route also welcomed the intervention, saying the restored lights would significantly improve traffic flow and reduce confusion among motorists.

“We have waited many years for this moment. Crossing this road was always dangerous, especially for children and elderly people. We are grateful the lights are finally working again,” one resident said.

Madam Aubynn assured constituents that her office would continue collaborating with relevant state agencies to improve infrastructure, road safety and public services within Ablekuma North.

She further appealed to residents, traders and motorists to take collective responsibility for protecting the facility against theft, vandalism and destruction.

“Public infrastructure belongs to all of us, and safeguarding it is a shared responsibility,” she emphasized.

The MP also acknowledged the role played by residents, community advocates and sections of the media in consistently highlighting the dangers posed by the faulty traffic lights.

For many residents of Awoshie-Mangoase Baah Yard, the restoration of the traffic lights represents not only the return of a critical road safety facility but also renewed confidence that long-standing community concerns can be addressed through responsive leadership and collective action.



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