Dark Signals: The death trap of non-functioning traffic lights along Asokwa-Aputuogya Road

According to our sources, this decision was taken because the lights were contributing to heavy vehicular congestion on that stretch, rather than easing traffic flow," a resident, Adom Helena said The Ashanti Regional Director of Urban Roads, Ing.

The Asokwa-Aputuogya Road, one of the busiest corridors in the Kumasi Metropolis, has turned into a death trap for motorists and pedestrians due to non-functioning traffic lights along the stretch.

This can result in road crashes and road congestion," he said The National Road Safety Authority (NRSA) has confirmed that most traffic lights along the corridor are non-functional, highlighting its attendant consequences.