NRSA RAMPS UP EFFORTS TO CURB ROADSIDE PARKING

published: June 7, 2025, 2:13 p.m.

The National Road Safety Authority (NRSA) has ramped up efforts to curb roadside parking and driver indiscipline along the Accra-Kumasi Highway. On June 3, the Director-General Abraham Amaliba, Esq., led a team to inspect hotspots, including the Apedwa junction and the Nkawkaw bypass, where Heavy Goods Vehicle (HGV) drivers frequently park along the road shoulders, obstructing traffic.

Joined by the Kwahu West Municipal Chief Executive (MCE), Hon. Tamimu Halidu, the District Commander of the Motor Transport and Traffic Directorate of the Ghana Police Service, with their respective teams, it was observed that the Nkawkaw bypass had become a parking lot for articulated trucks and long vehicles, creating safety risks. A mini market had also emerged in the area, further complicating road conditions.

To address these issues, NRSA officials engaged with drivers and stakeholders to enforce road safety regulations. The MCE noted that the area was a hub for illegal activities, including drug peddling, and announced plans for a major decongestion and demolition operation.

Mr. Amaliba suggested using an abandoned road nearby as a temporary parking space while awaiting the construction of rest stops. He also urged closer collaboration between the Assembly and law enforcement for long-term solutions.

As part of a broader campaign to reduce road crashes and promote safe driving practices, the NRSA and its partners continue to address unsafe road behaviours.

In a related event, the team visited the Birim bridge, and commends the Ghana Highway Authority for promptly repairing it.