GA/R: Tetegu footbridge abandoned as pedestrians risk their lives crossing busy Accra-Kasoa highway

Despite the completion of a new overhead footbridge at Tetegu in the Weija-Gbawe Municipality of the Greater Accra Region, many pedestrians continue to dangerously cross the busy Accra-Kasoa highway, disregarding the designated safe crossing point.
The Accra-Kasoa highway, part of the ECOWAS Expressway network, is one of the busiest roads in Accra, with vehicles frequently moving at top speed.
Authorities constructed the footbridge after removing a traffic light at the junction, in a bid to improve safety for pedestrians.
However, observations by Class Media correspondent Samuel Addo reveal that the footbridge is being underutilised.
Out of every 100 pedestrians, only about 15 reportedly use the footbridge, with the rest opting to cross the road directly, putting their lives at great risk.
When asked about their reasons for shunning the footbridge, many pedestrians cited time and convenience as major factors.
Some claimed the footbridge is too far from their preferred crossing points, while others simply chose the quicker, riskier option.
Before the construction of the bridge, pedestrians faced great difficulty crossing the road due to the fast-moving traffic.
It was hoped that the footbridge would solve this issue.
Those who do use the footbridge have praised its importance and urged others to do the same.
A trader who operates along the highway expressed concern over the continuing disregard for the bridge.
She recounted a recent tragic incident where a pedestrian was knocked down by a speeding vehicle just last week.
“I've seen too many lives lost here.
The footbridge is there for a reason,” she said, passionately appealing to all road users to prioritise their safety.
Source: Classfmonline.com/Samuel Addo
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