Dust pollution hits Abokobi-Pantang amid road works
Residents of Abokobi-Pantang are appealing to authorities and contractors working on a road project in the area to take urgent measures to control excessive dust generated by the construction. The road project, which is intended to reduce accidents and ease traffic congestion, has become a source of concern for residents and traders who say the […]
Residents of Abokobi-Pantang are pleading with authorities and contractors to take immediate action to curb the excessive dust caused by a road construction project in the area. The project, aimed at reducing accidents and alleviating traffic congestion, has now become a problem for residents and traders who claim the dust is harming their health and businesses.
Arthur Bernice, a 42-year-old fried-fish seller, stated that the dust has worsened her asthma, making it hard for her to breathe when selling her wares along the roadside. A phone repairer in the community echoed similar sentiments, saying the dust is affecting his work and the health of others in the vicinity. While residents recognize the significance of the road project in enhancing transportation and decreasing accidents, they are urging contractors to regularly water the dusty parts of the road and implement other measures to reduce dust emissions.
They believe these steps would safeguard their health while allowing the construction to progress without causing undue inconvenience to those living and working along the route. Residents are thus urging the relevant authorities to step in and guarantee the adoption of sufficient dust-control measures until the project is finished.
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