The newly constructed overhead footbridge at Tetegu in the Weija-Gbawe Municipality of the Greater Accra Region is receiving patronage from residents living along the busy Accra-Kasoa highway.
Notwithstanding, a few recalcitrant ones have abandoned its use and continue to crisscross the road, including 'okada' riders, in the process posing not only danger to themselves but also to drivers who sometimes have to swerve in order to avoid knocking them down.
Observers said some pedestrians prioritise convenience over caution, choosing to cross the four-lane highway rather than climb the bridge.
Built in response to years of public agitation over frequent pedestrian accidents, the footbridge is intended to provide a safer crossing alternative for residents.
