The Municipal Chief Executive for Ho, Stephen Adom, has raised concern over the lack of pedestrian walkways along several major roads in the municipality following an inspection tour of key areas.
According to him, many residents, including schoolchildren, traders and elderly people, are being forced to walk on roads shared with vehicles because of the absence of pavements.
Mr Adom said the situation poses a serious safety risk and requires urgent intervention.
“It is worrying that along these key roads, pedestrians are forced to share space with vehicles, exposing them to danger,” he said.
The inspection, conducted on April 13, covered several busy routes including the Nursing Training Junction through Medical Village to Mawuli Gate, where the MCE identified a lack of pedestrian infrastructure.
Other roads inspected were the K.K. House to Ahoe stretch, Jubilee Park through Flat Junction to Lokoe, and the Residency to the Old Traffic Lights corridor.
Mr Adom said the aim of the exercise was to identify areas requiring walkways, gutters and other safety improvements to make roads safer for both drivers and pedestrians.
He stressed that roads in the municipality should not only support vehicle movement but also provide safe access for residents who walk daily.
The MCE also highlighted concerns about the bush canteen area around the Old Traffic Lights, describing it as overgrown and a threat to sanitation.
He said the municipality plans to clear the area and provide proper drainage systems and pavements to improve cleanliness and reduce weed growth.
Mr Adom explained that findings from the tour would be compiled into a report to guide planning, design and budgeting for the proposed road improvement projects.
He added that the initiative forms part of wider efforts to make Ho more organised, inclusive and pedestrian-friendly.
“We are committed to creating a safer and better Ho for all, and this requires collective effort from stakeholders and residents,” he said.
