Commuters along the Kumasi–Accra Highway faced major disruption on Wednesday after residents of the Adansi-47 stretch mounted a blockade in protest against the worsening state of the road.
The action brought traffic to a complete standstill in both directions, leaving several travellers stranded for hours while others were forced to find alternative routes to continue their journeys.
According to the residents, the protest was triggered by growing frustration over the deteriorating condition of the road, which they say has led to frequent accidents, excessive dust, and increasing risks to public safety. They insist the situation has reached a breaking point after repeated appeals for intervention failed to yield results.
A traveller who witnessed the incident described the tense situation, noting that the community is demanding urgent government action before they will reopen the road.
“We were coming from Kumasi when we got to the Adansi area, specifically Adansi Praso, and the villagers had blocked the road. No vehicle is passing in both directions.
“When we spoke to one of the townsfolk, he said they are upset with the government because they were promised the road would be fixed,” she said.
Residents also expressed concern about the health impact of the dusty road, particularly on children, as well as the increasing number of pedestrian knockdowns recorded in the area.
The situation reportedly escalated following the recent death of a child, which has intensified anger within the community.
“They say the road has not been fixed for a long time, and it is very dusty. Children are suffering, there are accidents, and other issues. But what really triggered them was the death of a child recently.
“When the child was taken to the hospital, they said the lungs and system were filled with dust. So they are not allowing any vehicle to pass,” she added.
As of the time of filing this report, the residents remain resolute, insisting the blockade will continue until authorities take concrete steps to address their concerns.
