AHAMANSU JUNCTION: The recently constructed Ahamansu Junction stretch of the Eastern Corridor Road in the Kadjebi District has shown signs of significant wear, with cracks and potholes developing within two years of its commissioning, raising concerns among local drivers about the safety and durability of the route. According to Ghana News Agency, during a recent survey on October 13, noticeable potholes accumulating rainwater were spotted, compromising the road's integrity. Local taxi driver, Mr. Solomon Bombor, shared his frustrations about the road's condition, noting the road becomes particularly dangerous during the rainy season. Despite previous recommendations to the contractors, Sinohydro Corporation Limited, to consider using pavement blocks due to the area's known topography, their advice was reportedly ignored. The issue extends beyond Ahamansu Junction, with similar defects observed on the Poase-Cement and Dodo-Pepesu segments of the road. Mr. Bombor called on the Ghana Highways Authority (GHA) to address these issues swiftly to avert potential accidents. Another driver, Mr. Samuel Hayibor, echoed these sentiments, stressing the urgency for repairs to prevent unforeseen accidents. Mr. Ben Tunde, Area Manager of the GHA in Dambai, acknowledged the problems and confirmed that a contract for repairs has been awarded and work would commence soon. Mr. Emmanuel Okang Klu, Supervising Engineer for the project, pinpointed heavy traffic and overloading trucks as primary factors in the road's rapid deterioration. He suggested the implementation of axle-load weighing stations along the corridor to mitigate these issues. The road, part of a $45 million project by Sinohydro Corporation Limited, was inaugurated by Vice-President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia on October 25, 2022. This 56.4-kilometer stretch was expected to boost economic development and connectivity in regions like Jasikan, Kadjebi, and Nkwanta.