The pavements had been cleared from last Monday during the decongestion exercise, but shoes, dresses, phone accessories and other wares were again on sale by vendors.

The sight at the Nkrumah Circle would have done little to assuage the concerns of skeptics who may have grown numb to these decongestion exercises which now seem to be annual occurrences.

Last week, Citi News was with the AMA when the MCE and his team visited the Central Business District, Kwame Nkrumah interchange, Tip-toe lane, Kokomlemle among other areas to destroy illegal structures and eject hawkers.

When Citi News got in touch with the AMA, indications were that it was not aware the hawkers had returned but attempts were being made to get to the bottom of the developments.

But on Sunday evening, the hawkers were still actively engaging potential customers.

The decongestion exercise was to ensure sanity within the metropolis as the activities of the hawkers and the traders on the shoulders of the road and pavements, impede human and vehicular movement, as well as adding to the build-up of waste along streets.

The AMA MCE, Mohammed Adjei Sowah, told Citi News during the exercise that his outfit will not relent in its efforts to ensure that the exercise succeeds.

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By: Delali Adogla-Bessa/citifmonline.com/Ghana

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A statement issued from the Ministry of Roads and Highways said, the opening was necessary to reduce congestion and allow traffic to flow freely at the Interchange and its environs.

It cautioned motorists to park only at authorised spaces and urged pedestrians to use designated walk ways.

The statement asked the drivers of big trucks to, as a matter of critical importance, observe the height restrictions when using the Interchange, and also tasked traders to transact businesses at authorised locations.

It said: “Law enforcement officers would not countenance any encroachment on the aforementioned routes”, warning that trespassers would be dealt with and appropriate sanctions applied where necessary.

It also warned that persons who deface the area would bear any cost that would be incurred in removing their posters or other littered materials from unauthorised places.

The statement said Law enforcement officers would be stationed to direct and assist motorists and pedestrians on all the adjoining routes in and around the Interchange.

“The general public, both motorists and pedestrians are strictly advised to observe all road traffic regulations and obey the law enforcement officials to make driving on the new Kwame Nkrumah interchange safe and smooth for all,” it added.

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Source: GNA

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