A portion of the road
Residents of Subriso and its surrounding enclave in the Ahafo Ano North Municipal of the Ashanti Region have mounted pressure on government to urgently fix the deplorable Manfo-Subriso road, which has become a nightmare for commuters.
The stretch, which links several farming communities, is in a sorry state, with deep potholes, dusty surfaces and eroded sections making movement extremely difficult. Motorists who ply the road daily complain of frequent breakdowns and long delays, especially during peak hours.
According to some residents, the situation worsens during the rainy season when parts of the road become flooded and almost impassable, cutting off communities from essential services.
“We are suffering too much. We are tired of the dust, pushing vehicles and wasting long hours on this road,” an angry resident told DAILY GUIDE.
The poor condition of the road is also taking a heavy toll on farmers, who say they are losing farm produce due to difficulties in transporting their goods to markets. Students are reportedly missing school, while access to healthcare has been seriously affected as vehicles struggle to reach the area.
Residents claim they have petitioned authorities on several occasions, but their appeals have so far not received the needed attention.
With the road continuing to deteriorate, the people of Subriso and the enclave are appealing to government for immediate intervention to rehabilitate the Manfo-Subriso stretch and bring relief to commuters as well as residents.
FROM David Afum, Manfo-Subriso