The Deputy Minister for Roads and Highways and Member of Parliament for Tamale North, Alhassan Suhuyini, has led efforts to swiftly repair the malfunctioning Agric traffic lights in Tamale, one of the busiest intersections on the Tamale-Bolgatanga highway.
The malfunctioning traffic lights had caused significant vehicular congestion and were linked to a number of minor accidents in recent weeks, raising public concern. In response, a social media campaign calling for immediate action gained traction, prompting the MP to intervene.
Acting through the Ministry of Roads and Highways, in collaboration with the Department of Urban Roads in the Northern Region, Hon. Suhuyini facilitated the repair works to restore order and improve road safety in the area.
During a working visit to inspect the progress of the repairs, Suhuyini urged residents to take ownership of the infrastructure by protecting it from vandalism and theft.
“Yes, it is installed by the highways authority, but it is serving our purpose. So, when a vehicle hits it, we should take the number and report it to the appropriate authority so that they can also take part in the maintenance and repair.
“Also, when people attempt to steal the cables, let us not just look on and think that it is government property. Because it serves all of us,” he stated.
He also commended all stakeholders, including the Urban Roads Department and engineers involved, for their swift response and dedication to restoring the traffic lights.