{"id":108282,"date":"2025-12-24T06:43:21","date_gmt":"2025-12-24T06:43:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sotnews.agency\/?p=108282"},"modified":"2025-12-24T06:43:21","modified_gmt":"2025-12-24T06:43:21","slug":"clear-asokwa-ahodwo-corridor-by-january-4-or-risk-eviction-kumasi-mayor-warns-traders","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sotnews.agency\/?p=108282","title":{"rendered":"Clear Asokwa\u2013Ahodwo corridor by January 4 or risk eviction \u2013 Kumasi Mayor warns traders"},"content":{"rendered":"
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The Mayor of Kumasi, Richard Ofori-Agyemang Boadi, has directed traders and other operators occupying the Asokwa Interchange to Ahodwo Roundabout stretch to vacate the area by January 4, 2026, or face compulsory removal.<\/p>\n

The order forms part of preparations to dualise the Ahodwo\u2013Asokwa Interchange section of the Southern Bypass, a vital route that connects Kumasi to several parts of the Ashanti Region.<\/p>\n

Authorities say the current single carriageway has become a major source of traffic congestion, especially during peak periods.<\/p>\n

Officials from the Department of Urban Roads have expressed concern that trading activities and other obstructions along the corridor could slow down construction works if left unaddressed.<\/p>\n

During an inspection of the site, the Mayor met with affected traders and operators to formally notify them of the directive and encourage voluntary relocation ahead of the deadline.<\/p>\n

He cautioned that the project has already commenced and must proceed without delays, stressing that enforcement measures would be applied to anyone who ignores the notice.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe contractor has begun work, and we expect swift progress within the stipulated timeline. There should be no obstacles, which is why those operating here must move,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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