Residents and business owners along the Weija to McCarthy Junction stretch have expressed growing concern over what they describe as a worsening public health and environmental nuisance caused by hundreds of refuse-laden tricycles parked along the outer lane of the road.
The tricycles, which transport waste to a nearby dumping site, have reportedly occupied a significant portion of the road for the past one to two weeks due to the poor condition of the access road leading to the disposal site.
Speaking to Channel One News on Friday, June 12, some residents said the situation has resulted in the invasion of houseflies and unpleasant odours, creating discomfort for people living and working in the area.
Some traders also complained that the long queue of tricycles has blocked the frontage of their shops, making it difficult for customers to locate their businesses and affecting patronage.
They are therefore calling on the relevant authorities to urgently repair the road leading to the dumping site and clear the accumulated tricycles from the roadside before the situation deteriorates further.
Residents say the situation is causing severe congestion and creating unbearable conditions along the stretch.
One resident said, “Their action is causing heavy traffic. It’s really unpleasant travelling along this stretch because the stench is unbearable.”
Another added, “The traffic has been overwhelming. Most people going to work are unable to get vehicles. We’re appealing to authorities to provide the tricycles with a new dumpsite to prevent possible disease outbreaks in the area.”
A third resident complained, “The stench is unbearable, and houseflies have taken over our homes due to the refuse-laden tricycles parked along the road.”
