Crossing Mallam-Kasoa road, a nightmare

A section of the Mallam-Kasoa road with faded Zebra Crossing marking

Dear Editor,

Crossing the Mallam-Kasoa highway on a daily basis as a student is becoming frustrating and a nightmare, and I believe it is so with other commuters whose daily routine demands they do same.

This is as a result of the stress and dangers one is exposed to in attempting to cross the road.

The dangers exposed to both motorists and pedestrians are due to the absence of visible road signs and non-functioning traffic lights on the stretch.

In the absence of these signs or traffic lights, students from nearby schools including the Jayee University and other commuters stand for so many minutes in trying to cross to and from school.

The absence of these visible signs like the traffic light and pedestrian crossing means a field day for drivers who drive at top speed, having no recourse to pedestrians who want to cross.

Residents along this area complain daily about this problem occasioned by the nature of the road but it appears their concerns always fall on deaf ears.

The most difficult areas are the Jayee and Weija junctions.

I therefore, wish to use this platform to appeal to the Ministry of Roads and Highways and its allied agencies to inspect the situation in the area and ensure that the needed attention was given.

It is a situation that can be a threat to human life so the authorities must not wait for something bad to happen before something is done about it.

If there is something that can be done to make crossing safe for students and pedestrians, then it should be done now.

Constance Konadu

Student, Jayee University College

Residents uncomfortable with noise pollution at Abeka-Botwe

Dear Editor,

I write to complain about the incessant noise pollution from churches and drinking spots in the Abeka- Botwe community.

Despite the many complaints from residents, the churches and operators of these drinking spots have turned a deaf ear to these complaints from the neighbours and residents.

Even suggestions to reduce the volume of their gadgets have been ignored.

One can audibly hear these noise from meters away and it’s very bad especially for those living close. In communicating, one is forced to shout for the other to hear.

These churches holds evening services twice or thrice a week and morning service on Thursdays and Sundays.

On all these occasions, one is forced to leave the house, move somewhere to relax and return home when they are done.

Most residents are at their wits end as complains to the churches and drinking spots have not been heeded to.

Through this platform, I wish to appeal to the Okaikwei North Municipal Assembly to take the needed action against them or caution them to give some relief to residents.

Akosua Addo

Abeka-Botwe

Fix deplorable roads at Dansoman Camara

Dear Editor

I am writing to express my concern about the deplorable condition of the roads in my area, Dansoman Camara, specifically the numerous potholes that have become a menace to drivers and pedestrians alike.

The roads in the neighbourhood are full of potholes and for months has become so difficult for drivers to navigate their way on them.

Despite the numerous complaints to the local authorities, nothing seems to have been done to address the issue. The potholes are not only causing damage to vehicles but also posing a significant risk to road safety.

As the rainy season draws closer, it will turn into something else as these huge potholes become large pools of water.

And as drivers drive through them, they splash the water on commuters. The buildings nearby are also not left out, leaving them in a poor state.

As a resident of this area, I am appalled by the lack of attention given to this critical issue. I urge the relevant authorities to take immediate action to repair the roads and fill the potholes.

It is their responsibility to ensure that the roads are safe and well-maintained.

I hope that by highlighting this issue, I can bring attention to the plight of residents in my area and prompt the authorities to take necessary action.

Eugene Ampiaw,

Dansoman Camara