TRAFFIC FLOW on the streets of Kumasi, the Ashanti regional capital, has been impeded, lately.
An unusual
massive vehicular traffic has been witnessed in the boisterous city nowadays.
The upcoming
Christmas festivities have been identified as the major cause of the huge
traffic on the roads.
During a visit
to Adum, the Central Business District (CBD), on Tuesday, vehicles were almost
at standstill.
The roads were
choked to the extent that the vehicles were not moving, causing discomfort for
all road users.
It was learnt
that moving freely through the city center was almost impossible as the roads
were overcrowded.
Some of the
drivers, who were looking frustrated, noted that the unusual traffic was an
annual ritual in the city.
They observed
that people from all walks of life flooded Kumasi to shop ahead of the Yuletide
season, annually.
According to
them, driving through Adum therefore becomes impossible whenever Christmas is
approaching.
The drivers said
Asafo, Krofrom, Bantama, Tafo, Atonsu and Abuakwa have also witnessed massive
traffic.
FROM I.F. Joe Awuah Jnr., Kumasi
