{"id":248633,"date":"2024-11-11T03:46:21","date_gmt":"2024-11-11T03:46:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/2024\/11\/11\/commuters-lament-deplorable-state-of-aplaku-bortianor-road\/"},"modified":"2024-11-11T03:46:21","modified_gmt":"2024-11-11T03:46:21","slug":"commuters-lament-deplorable-state-of-aplaku-bortianor-road","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/2024\/11\/11\/commuters-lament-deplorable-state-of-aplaku-bortianor-road\/","title":{"rendered":"Commuters lament deplorable state of Aplaku-Bortianor road"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div>\n<p>Commuters travelling on the Aplaku-Bortianor road, also known as the Professor John Evans Atta Mills By-Pass in Ga South, are growing increasingly frustrated with the excessive dust generated by the road\u2019s current state.<\/p>\n<p>Their grievances follow recent smoothing efforts that left the road covered in loose sand, replacing the previously deep potholes.<\/p>\n<p>While some drivers now run their air conditioning and wipers longer to cope with the dust, others report a negative impact on their businesses.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1106109\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Screenshot-2024-11-10-212657.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1138\" height=\"482\"  \/><\/p>\n<p>The Professor Atta Mills By-Pass connects residents and commuters to communities like Aplaku, Bortianor, Nyanyano, Kokrobite, and nearby areas, while also leading to popular destinations such as Bojo Beach.<\/p>\n<p>Earlier this year, Channel One News reported on the deteriorating state of the Aplaku-Bortianor stretch. Drivers voiced concerns over repeated vehicle damage from the road\u2019s potholes, especially to their shock absorbers.<\/p>\n<p>Additionally, some road users reported experiencing health issues like back and waist pain.<\/p>\n<p>Frustrations have run so high that some residents have threatened to withhold their votes in the upcoming parliamentary elections due to inaction on these long-standing complaints.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1106110\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Screenshot-2024-11-10-212419.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1136\" height=\"482\"  \/><\/p>\n<p>Channel One News has noted that smoothing work on the road has now begun, covering it with sand.<\/p>\n<p>However, this measure has drawn criticism, with many road users arguing that the dust has made travel even more challenging.<\/p>\n<p>A local fruit vendor who sells by the roadside said her sales have been declining due to the road\u2019s condition.<\/p>\n<p>However, the Ga South Municipal Assembly has announced that the contractor is scheduled to resume full rehabilitation work before the end of the year.<\/p>\n<p><em><strong>#GhanaPolls2024<\/strong><\/em><br \/><em><strong>#ElectionBureau<\/strong><\/em><br \/><em><strong>#CitiVerify<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<hr\/>\n<p><strong>Explore the world of impactful news with CitiNewsroom on WhatsApp!<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Click on the link to join the\u00a0\u00a0<span class=\"google-anno-t\">Citi Newsroom<\/span>\u00a0channel for curated, meaningful stories tailored just for YOU:\u00a0<em>https:\/\/whatsapp.com\/channel\/0029VaCYzPRAYlUPudDDe53x<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"google-auto-placed ap_container\">\n<p><strong>No spam, just the stories that truly matter! #StayInformed #CitiNewsroom #CNRDigital<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Commuters travelling on the Aplaku-Bortianor road, also known as the Professor John Evans Atta Mills By-Pass in Ga South, are growing increasingly frustrated with the excessive dust generated by the road\u2019s current state. 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