Car dealers block Kwashieman footbridge walkway, exposing pedestrians to danger
Roadside car dealers have blocked the pedestrian walkway leading to the Kwashieman footbridge in Accra, making it difficult for pedestrians to cross the N1 highway.
Car dealers have obstructed the pedestrian walkway leading to the Kwashieman footbridge in Accra, endangering those who must cross the N1 highway. Previously operating alongside the highway, the dealers have now taken over part of the walkway, displaying vehicles for sale and blocking nearly half of the path. As a result, pedestrians must navigate the busy George Walker Bush Highway, which sees constant traffic and speeding vehicles.
The walkway was meant to provide a safe crossing and protect pedestrians from the fast-moving cars on the N1. However, the parked cars now force pedestrians closer to the main road, putting them at risk, especially during peak hours when the area is heavily congested. Daily users, including schoolchildren, the elderly, and those carrying loads, find the narrow space created by the parked cars particularly challenging to maneuver.
They have urged the Accra Metropolitan Assembly, the Ghana Highway Authority, and law enforcement agencies to intervene and remove the cars from the walkway. If the dealers are not stopped, they warn that the dealers may completely take over the walkway, forcing pedestrians onto the highway and potentially causing accidents and loss of life.
The pedestrians are calling for consistent enforcement to keep the walkway clear and safe for its intended purpose.
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