Traffic jams drain on economy

On May 9, 2013, we carried a report on the traffic situation on the Mallam-Kasoa road.

The situation is worrying, particularly on the approaches to the Tuba toll booths, Kasoa and the Buduburam refugee camp.

Just before the government secured funding to asphalt the Mallam-Kasoa-Yamoransa portion of the trans-West Africa highway, a trip on that stretch was a nightmare. Not only was the road riddled with potholes; its bad nature also slowed down vehicular traffic, resulting in long traffic hold-ups.

The problem was more pronounced at Kasoa where human activities resulting from business transactions by traders at a market near the road caused traffic jams.

When the road was fixed a few years ago, vehicular traffic eased, making road travel to Kasoa and beyond once again a pleasurable endeavour.

However, the sigh of relief heaved by the motoring public was shortlived. Perhaps the growing number of vehicles on our roads and the attr