In response to growing concerns from residents and commuters, the Bosomtwe District Assembly has announced a temporary closure of one side of the main road linking Abidjan-Nkwanta to Kuntanase. This decision comes after months of complaints over unbearable dust clouds caused by stalled construction works.

The road project, which includes the stretch to Nyameani, came to a standstill in late 2024. Since then, vehicles traveling along the dusty, uncompleted road have raised thick clouds of dust, making life difficult for people living along the corridor. Many have raised alarms over the health risks, citing breathing difficulties and constant exposure to unclean air.

Acknowledging the public outcry, the Assembly will close one side of the road starting Monday, August 4, 2025. Specifically, the closure affects the right side of the road when approaching from Kumasi and the left side when leaving Kumasi. This will allow the Assembly to regularly water the remaining open lane to reduce dust emissions and improve safety.

District Chief Executive Hon. Eng. Abdullah Hamidu, who signed the public notice, expressed regret over the inconvenience but emphasized that the decision was necessary to protect public health. Copies of the notice have also been sent to the Presiding Member of the Assembly, the Managing Director of Kofi Job Construction Limited, and the District Police Commander in Kuntanase.

Residents are hopeful that this intervention will bring them some relief as they await the full resumption of the road project.