Users of the road linking Tarkwa to Prestea Huni-Valley, and other districts in the Western Region, have complained bitterly about the poor state of the road.
Four months after President Mills cut sod for work to begin on the 94.6 kilometre road, work is yet to start.
But residents are sceptical because there have been similar promises in the past.
Travelling from Tarkwa to Prestea should usually last an hour, however the poor nature of the road has extended the travelling time to about two hours.
The deep-potholes make journeys very unsteady, creating discomfort for mostly those who travel on commercial buses. Users say the dusty nature of the road also adds to their discomfort.
Regular users of the road told Maxx News they are sometimes compelled to close their windows and in the process block ventilation in the 207 Benz buses that have no air-conditioning.
They say the close the windows to prevent dust from discolouring their clothes and most importantly prevent any health hazards.
They claim as they battle the dust and the deep potholes, Government officials and expatriates who use the road on a daily basis to the many mining companies in the area, cruise in air-conditioned V8 and four-wheel drives, virtually flying over the potholes.
This they say is an indication that perhaps they do not care about their plight let alone think of coming to their aid.
Some drivers also complained about the many huge mining trucks which they say have also contributed to the wear and tear of the road, since the heavy materials they convey were originally to be done by the railway system if it was active.
Some users of the road who spoke to Maxx News said politicians have not fulfilled their numerous promises to construct the road.
A driver said he virtually fixes his car after every trip and is unable to meet daily targets.
“After almost every trip, one has to go to the workshop. From Prestea to Tarkwa, you will never have a stable journey. Even if you are not careful, you could even crash your car. And it is so surprising to note that there are so many mining firms operating around here but they are not showing any concern. This road has been in a bad state for many years, and has not seen any changes,” he noted.
But the District Chief Executive for Prestea Huni-Valley, Robert Wisdom Kudjoe, says contractors have set up to begin work on the road which is scheduled to be completed within 24-30 months.
He told Maxx News Government has already paid 50% of an agreed compensation to persons whose properties will be affected and that work should start by September 2011.