City motorists are up in arms over a decision to install speed-calming measures at a section of the Western Bypass. 

Within two days, two accidents were recorded after the installation. 

But motorists, who were outraged because of long delays experienced, are now also slowly coming to terms with the new developments on the high way.

The Ministry of Works and Transport had the speed humps installed to curb speeding at a section of the western bypass where pedestrians cross the road in big numbers. 

Motorists complained about the lack of road signs, but when NBC News arrived on the scene, workers were busy putting up the warning signs. 

Some motorists expressed dismay over the development, saying it will lead to accidents, while long lines of cars were observed along that part of the highway.

"They could have gone with a bridge, but I think they are doing cost-cutting, but it's a horrible idea. They should think of something else. They should remove it as soon as possible because it's affecting our driving."

"No, no, it's not correct, especially for the guys who are coming from far, far from the north; they are so tired, and especially if they drive in the night, you can't see the speed bump; you just drive through it and make an accident. It will always be an accident, so it's not good at all; they must take it out."

But some motorists commended the initiative, saying that lives are lost on the road.

"We are coping with them. It was just at the beginning when we were still coping, especially when we were running around here every day. Yeah, but the signs are there actually. So they are indicating, like, you must be with the speed limit, like 30 or 60, until you see them. Yeah, the problem is just that we were used to the high speed that was here, 120 or 80. Because of the problem, we are getting used to it, but so far so good."

"The speed humps are protecting the nation, especially pedestrians that pass here every day going to Katutura, and sometimes they do not look at both sides, so I think this is a good idea and we are very thankful."

Meanwhile, the minister of Works and Transport, Veikko Nekundi, said that the speed humps on the B1 road are temporary measures aimed at preserving the lives of pedestrians.

He noted that, over the years, approximately 89 accidents involving both pedestrians and vehicles have been recorded along that stretch of road.

Nekundi further indicated that authorities are currently undertaking a validation process to finalise plans for the construction of pedestrian crossover bridges.
Motorists are urged to approach the area with caution, reduce speed, and adhere to the traffic rules.