The ongoing dualization of the Cape Coast-Takoradi N1 highway project, which has led to the demolition and marking of many structures along the route, has hiked agitation among residents whose structures have been marked for demolishing.
The dualization project which has led to the dismantling of some structures, forms part of the ruling government's "Big Push" initiative, aimed at improving road infrastructure to stimulate economic growth.
However, residents and traders at Komenda Junction in the Komenda-Edina-Eguafo-Abrem (KEEA) Municipality in the Central Region, whose structures are earmarked for demolition, have expressed concerns over the lack of clarity on the project's boundaries and inadequacy of compensation.
Concerns by these residents were issued through a press briefing held on Tuesday, 27th January, 2026, at Komenda.
Mr. George Koomson, Convener for the presser, speaking at the event expressed worries saying, "The contractor and the Regional Road and Highways Authority are not dealing with us fairly, yet they still wants to destroy our properties upon their second remarking undertaken."
Report available to Sompa TV's Eric Annan indicates that some residents have already begun demolishing their properties voluntarily after expiration of the relocation deadline set by authorities. Despite this, many are still seeking alternative relocation sites and assistance from the government.
"If they don't engage us well, we won't allow anyone to work here. Then the contractors will have to kill us all," other residents admonished.
"We were told that both sides of the road will be given equal distance, but now it's not like that."
"They made us to understand that they only wants to reduce accident on the road by removing curves from the stretch, but now demolishing of structures has been the case," they bemoaned.
The Takoradi-Cape Coast N1 highway dualization project, covers a distance of 73.6 kilometers and features 9 interchanges, 10 bridges, 15 footbridges, with 20 kilometers of service roads, with the project expected for completion within 24months.
Sompaonline.com//Eric Annan