A major road expansion project along the N2 corridor has taken a significant step forward following the demolition of over a thousand structures encroaching on the designated road reservation between Ashaiman and Afienya.
The exercise, carried out by a joint national security taskforce, forms part of efforts to ease chronic traffic congestion on the busy stretch, a key route linking Accra to other parts of the country.
Leading the operation, Richard Jakpa said the demolitions were necessary to remove unauthorised developments that had obstructed planned road works.
He explained that despite prior notices issued to occupants to vacate the affected areas, some individuals failed to comply, making enforcement unavoidable to allow contractors access to the site.
The multi-day exercise, which began at dawn and was executed in phases, has now cleared the right of way for construction to proceed without further delays.
While authorities maintain that the project is critical to improving urban mobility and supporting economic growth, reactions among affected residents have been mixed.
Some residents acknowledged receiving prior notice and accepted the demolitions as part of national development efforts, while others disputed the exercise, claiming their properties were wrongly marked and destroyed.
A number of affected individuals reported significant financial losses, arguing that their structures were not initially identified within the demolition zone.
The operation also affected some public infrastructure, including a local administrative office within the Kpone-Katamanso Municipal Assembly.
Despite the concerns raised, authorities insist the exercise was necessary to pave the way for the road project, which is expected to significantly reduce travel time and improve transportation efficiency along the corridor.
