The group expressed concern that road reservations, which contain spaces designated for future road expansion, public utilities, pedestrian walkways and utility lines, are increasingly being occupied by developers and informal traders. Critical functionsNana Sarpong stressed that road reservations serve purposes far beyond accommodating future road expansion. The FRWB President said the continued encroachment on road reservations is placing a significant financial burden on the State. “In many countries, road reservations are protected for future road expansion, walkways, landscaping and public transport infrastructure. Protecting road reservations is not merely a planning issue; it is an investment in Ghana’s future development,” he said.