Takoradi’s Stalled Projects Leave Residents Frustrated.
Residents of Sekondi-Takoradi are voicing concerns over the prolonged delay of critical infrastructure projects, including the three-tier PTC Interchange and the Takoradi Market Circle redevelopment. The stalled projects have created severe traffic congestion and disorder in the city, with safety risks arising from the uncompleted interchange.Construction of the PTC Interchange began in December 2020, with an expected completion date of June 2023, but work halted in 2022 due to government debt restructuring. The Ministry of Roads and Highways claims the project is 80% complete and is negotiating funding to resume work. However, locals remain skeptical, citing misaligned traffic routes and deteriorating scaffolding as major concerns.Meanwhile, the relocation of traders to temporary markets has sparked complaints about poor conditions. Despite President Akufo-Addo's assurance that the projects will be completed before his term ends, residents fear worsening congestion during Christmas and the […]
