The exercise was led by the Municipal Chief Executive (MCE), Mr. Samuel Tetteh Kwashie Morton, as part of the assembly’s ongoing efforts to improve road safety and environmental sanitation within the municipality.

Speaking during the exercise, Mr. Morton noted that the overgrown vegetation and accumulated sand had become major obstructions to motorists, particularly at night, thereby increasing the risk of road accidents along the busy corridor.

“The purpose of this exercise is to ensure good visibility for motorists, especially during the night. The heaps of sand and overgrown weeds on the median have become an obstruction to drivers, and we believe clearing them will significantly improve safety on this road,” he stated.

He emphasized the assembly’s commitment to maintaining the median to keep it clean, safe, and visually appealing.

Mr. Morton further disclosed plans to replace the weeds with ornamental plants and seedlings to beautify the road corridor while ensuring motorists’ visibility is not obstructed.

“We want to transform this stretch into a beautiful and safe environment. Instead of allowing weeds to grow, we will plant seedlings that will enhance the appearance of the area without obstructing motorists’ view,” he added.

The MCE urged drivers, motorcyclists, and other road users to adhere to road traffic regulations and exercise caution at all times to help reduce accidents and save lives.

He stressed that while the assembly would continue to improve road infrastructure and the environment, road users also had a responsibility to drive responsibly and obey traffic laws.

Some motorists commended the assembly for the intervention, describing it as timely and necessary. They noted that the overgrown weeds and sand deposits had affected visibility for some time and expressed optimism that the exercise would improve safety along the stretch.