The Ghana Police Service has announced a series of road blocks and diversions in parts of Accra as part of a special operation from 21st to 24th September 2024.
These measures are aimed at ensuring smooth traffic flow and security during the period.
According to ASP Richmond Mensah, Staff Officer of the Public Affairs Directorate, the affected routes include key highways and intersections across the city.
Outlined below are the routes that will be blocked and diverted:
1. Traffic from the Central Business District (CBD) to Independence Avenue, connecting to Liberation Road, will be blocked at the AU Roundabout.
2. Vehicles at the AU Roundabout will be diverted onto Castle Road, heading towards Ridge Roundabout and onto the Kanda Highway through to Gold House Traffic Light (Kawukudi). Alternatively, motorists can use Castle Road, linking Lokko Street to Independence Avenue, and continue towards Labone and beyond.
3. From the AU Roundabout, traffic can also turn right onto Second Avenue (GI) leading to Ring Road Central, passing in front of the Police Headquarters to Dankwa Circle, and through Cantonments Road towards Ghana International School along the Second Circular Road to Giffard Road (El-Wak traffic light) and beyond.
4. Traffic from Madina heading towards Accra will be redirected at the 37 Roundabout. Drivers will be diverted via Obasanjo Highway to Gold House Traffic Light, then onto Dr. Liman Highway (Kanda Highway), passing Ridge Roundabout and Castle Road to access the Central Business District.
5. Alternatively, motorists at the 37 Roundabout can turn onto Giffard Road (Burma Camp Road), linking with Second Circular Road in front of Ghana International School, and continue towards Cantonments Road and Dankwa Circle.
6. Another alternative is to take Giffard Road towards the Trade Fair and join Beach Road towards the Central Business District.
7. Presidential Drive, located behind TV3, will be blocked at the Kanda Post Office Junction, with traffic diverted to Dr. Liman Highway for alternative routes.
8. Traffic will turn right onto Obasanjo Highway to Gold House Traffic Light, continuing on Dr. Liman Highway.
9. The road in front of Prudential Bank will also be blocked, affecting the stretch from Ring Road towards TV3.
ASP Mensah advised pedestrians to avoid the AU Roundabout to 37 Roundabout stretch during the operation period. He also noted that special arrangements will be made for individuals accessing the 37 Military Hospital, TV3, and those living in the affected areas.
Officers from the Motor Traffic and Transport Department (MTTD) will be stationed at strategic points to guide motorists through the diversions.
The police expressed gratitude to the public for their cooperation and patience throughout the period.
Story by: Joshua Kwabena Smith
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