Frustration over years of poor road conditions has boiled over in several communities along the Dome-Kwabenya–Berekuso–Kitase corridor, with hundreds of residents taking to the streets to demand urgent government intervention.
Residents from Dome-Kwabenya, Comet, Berekuso, Agyementi and Kitase staged a peaceful demonstration on Monday, August 17, to draw attention to what they describe as decades of neglect of the major road linking their communities.
The protest was organised by the Dome-Kwabenya–Kitase Road Stakeholders Committee, which said the deteriorating road has become a major obstacle to movement and economic activity in the area.
Residents said commuters, commercial drivers and businesses continue to bear the consequences of the poor road network, including increased travel difficulties, vehicle maintenance costs and disruptions to commercial activities.
One of the protesters said repeated appeals to the authorities had failed to produce meaningful action, leaving residents with little choice but to demonstrate.
“This road is a huge problem for us. It makes our movement very difficult and disruptive. We are pleading with the government to work on our roads for us,” the resident said.
Another demonstrator stressed that the protest was peaceful but necessary after years of waiting for the road to be fixed.
“This is a peaceful demonstration for our roads to be fixed. The road has not been fixed in 20 years. We need our roads to be fixed,” the protester said.
Beyond transportation challenges, residents expressed concern about the health implications of the deteriorated road, particularly the excessive dust generated by vehicles using the route.
They are therefore calling on the government and relevant agencies to prioritise the rehabilitation and completion of the Dome-Kwabenya–Berekuso–Kitase Road.
According to the protesters, completing the project would improve mobility, reduce the burden on motorists and commuters, and create better conditions for businesses and residents across the affected communities.
The stakeholders have urged the authorities to treat the matter as an urgent development priority rather than allow the road to remain in its current condition for another period.
