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Well-known activist Wil Maheia is again drawing attention to what he describes as ongoing neglect of road safety infrastructure in parts of the Toledo District. Maheia says several sections of highways in the district remain without adequate road markers, signage, and upgrades, posing safety risks to motorists and pedestrians alike. He contends that the absence of proper markings becomes especially dangerous at night and during periods of heavy rainfall. According to the activist, government representatives have, over time, made commitments to address the issue, but those assurances have yet to translate into tangible improvements on the ground. Maheia argues that Toledo, as the country’s southernmost district, should not be left behind when it comes to basic infrastructure and road safety. He maintains that consistent investment in highway upgrades is essential not only for resident safety but also for economic activity and connectivity within the district.
Wil Maheia, Toledo Activist: “In Toledo a huge part of the highway is not lighted and not even the lines are marked on the highways. Just think that people would like the government to step up, would like the traffic department, would like the government to mark the highways properly. Right here since they built this highway between Punta Gorda and Big Falls, it’s over 25 years now and not once has that highway been painted. So you know I would say like 60 to 70% of the accidents that happened on that highway been prevented if the government did its part and painted the highway with the proper lines in. It started from right here in Cattle Landing where we are right now to Elridgeville maybe about four or five miles. They came with a lot of promises, “Oh, they will paint the highway.” But then the minute they start then they stop. It’s just like to fool the people. And it’s like again, again I’m glad to see that the motorcyclists showed up to show their concern, to show that they’re not in agreement. And you know, it’s time for government to stop like you know fooling the people because the minister himself came down here and said that they would paint the highway from here to Big Falls and it never happened and it’s going on months and months and months. They made an attempt just to probably slow the critics, the minute the critics looked the other way the painting stopped. So from they started this project I believe in September / October and now it’s January and only four miles have been painted.”
Government officials have not issued a recent response specifically addressing Maheia’s concerns.
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