Ho MCE Leads Pedestrian Safety Drive with Roads Inspection

Accra: Mr Stephen Adom, the Municipal Chief Executive (MCE) of Ho, has undertaken an extensive inspection tour of selected roads in the municipality to assess areas requiring pedestrian walkways and other safety improvements. According to Ghana News Agency, the exercise, carried out on April 13, formed part of measures to enhance road safety, accessibility, and urban mobility within the municipality. Mr Adom stated that the initiative aimed to ensure that roads in Ho were not only motorable but also safe and convenient for pedestrians. He emphasized the importance of roads serving everyone, including schoolchildren, traders, and the elderly, who rely heavily on safe walkways. During the inspection, Mr Adom identified several critical road stretches, including the Nursing Training Junction through Medical Village to Mawuli Gate, which currently lack pedestrian pavements. He noted the concern that along these key roads, pedestrians are forced to share space with vehicles, exposing them to danger. Other areas inspected included 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 stressed that these important routes within the municipality must be developed to ensure both vehicular movement and pedestrian safety. Mr Adom also expressed concern about the bush canteen area around the Old Traffic Lights, describing it as overgrown and a sanitation risk. He assured that this area would be cleared, with proper gutters and pavements constructed to improve sanitation and prevent weed overgrowth. Speaking to the Ghana News Agency, Mr Adom explained that findings from the inspection would be compiled into a comprehensive report to guide the design, analysis, and budgeting for the proposed projects. He stated that all findings would be submitted to the appropriate authorities to inform interventions and ensure proper planning. He emphasized that the initiative was in line with broader plans to build a more organized, inclusive, and pedes trian-friendly municipality. Mr Adom concluded by committing to creating a safer and better Ho for all, requiring collective effort from stakeholders and residents.