The Municipal Director of the National Disaster Management Organisation (NADMO) for Tano North, Mr. Daniel Opoku, has issued a formal appeal for a technical assessment of the Afrisipakrom–Terchire road, following a notable increase in road traffic accidents since the route’s commissioning in February 2025.
The 11.5-kilometre corridor, intended to enhance regional connectivity and economic development, has recorded at least eight significant accidents within five months. The most recent incident, observed directly by Mr. Opoku on July 18, 2025, highlights the growing urgency of addressing underlying safety concerns along the stretch.
In a statement, Mr. Opoku emphasised, “We cannot continue to experience fatalities on infrastructure meant to facilitate growth. The frequency and severity of incidents on this route necessitate a thorough engineering review and targeted safety interventions.”
He has called on the Department of Feeder Roads, the Ghana Highway Authority, and other relevant agencies to conduct a detailed road safety audit. Such an assessment, he noted, should focus on potential contributing factors such as horizontal and vertical alignment, signage adequacy, visibility, lighting conditions, pavement quality, and the presence (or absence) of traffic-calming features.
Mr. Opoku also underscored NADMO’s readiness to collaborate with transport sector stakeholders to ensure that appropriate mitigation measures are implemented on time. He stressed that the preservation of human life must remain a guiding principle in transportation planning and infrastructure maintenance.
Preliminary observations by local residents and road users suggest that design-related factors—including sharp curves, inadequate signage, poor illumination, and a lack of speed-regulating infrastructure—may be increasing crash risk along the corridor. Public calls for the installation of speed ramps, road reflectors, and improved directional indicators have intensified in recent weeks.
In closing, Mr. Opoku issued a warning against delayed response: “The evidence is clear and urgent. Preventive action must precede further tragedy. Stakeholders must act decisively and without delay.”
Story: Lawal Mohammed
