Traders at certain parts of the Racecourse Market in the Kumasi Metropolis are expressing concerns about the deteriorating condition of the road that links the market to the Adehye market area and Ashtown.
The traders are worried that this issue is significantly affecting their business operations as customers encounter difficulties navigating the road.
They fear that their livelihoods could be at risk if effective measures are not promptly implemented to address this challenge.
Business activities in some parts of the Racecourse Market are struggling for survival owing to deplorable roads.
Particularly concerning is the road connecting the area to Adehye market.
The poor state of the road is seriously taking a significant toll on businesses.
A trader, Issah Mohammed said, “the current state of the road is discouraging customers, who often complain about the unattractive market environment. Many customers are always in the city center, but the pragya operators face obstacles in accessing the city.”
The road is discouraging customers from visiting the Racecourse Market as expected hence gradually collapsing businesses.
Another trader, Mohammed Abdul Mumin, said, “Despite many customers owning vehicles, they tend to avoid our market due to the poor road conditions, opting for alternative locations, which is significantly impacting our business.”
The road which has currently developed huge gullies, is abstracting the smooth movement of vehicles and people.
Despite its recent rehabilitation, the situation has further aggravated leaving commuters concerned.
“Even a light rainfall poses a significant challenge due to the poor road conditions. Many members have acquired new tricycles, but bringing them here is risky as the owner may reclaim them. Some members have already lost their tricycles due to this issue,” a Pragia rider, Bismack stated.
By Nelly Takyiwa Boateng
