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. The dealers, who have been operating alongside the highway, have now extended their activities onto part of the walkway to the footbridge. They have displayed cars for sale to cover […]
Car dealers have taken over a pedestrian walkway leading to the Kwashieman footbridge in Accra, endangering those who must cross the N1 highway. The dealers, who already sell vehicles alongside the highway, have now occupied part of the walkway to the footbridge, displaying cars for sale. This has forced pedestrians to navigate a narrow, crowded path or cross the busy highway, where speeding vehicles pass frequently.
The walkway was meant to keep pedestrians safe from the fast-moving traffic, but the dealers' actions have reversed that safety measure. Daily users, especially schoolchildren, the elderly, and those with heavy loads, describe the situation as dangerous, particularly during peak hours. Residents have called on the Accra Metropolitan Assembly, the Ghana Highway Authority, and law enforcement to remove the cars from the walkway, lest the dealers take full control and force pedestrians onto the highway, risking accidents and loss of life. They urge regular enforcement to keep the walkway clear and secure for its intended use.
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