The Accra Metropolitan Assembly (AMA) has stepped up its decongestion drive as of Wednesday, May 21, targeting the busy Circle Neoplan Station.
This operation forms part of an ongoing initiative to ease congestion in the capital by removing unauthorized structures, enforcing sanitation regulations, and regulating street vendors.
The main focus of the operation is to systematically clear illegal constructions and relocate street vendors occupying areas meant for pedestrian and vehicular movement.
Alongside enforcing traffic and sanitation laws, the initiative aims to improve safety and ease movement in high-traffic zones. AMA officials emphasize the importance of restoring order and ensuring adherence to city planning regulations vital for the integrity of Accra’s urban environment.
The campaign, which began on Tuesday, May 20, initially targeted areas around the AMA Head Office and extended along key routes including Kinbu Road to Railways, from the ECG Junction to the King Tackie Tawiah Statue, and from Opera Square to Adabraka. These areas have been identified as hotspots for street vending and severe traffic congestion, necessitating immediate intervention.
Authorities have called on traders and commuters to cooperate fully with the taskforce to avoid conflicts during the enforcement process.
The Assembly also highlighted issues such as illegal electrical connections and the occupation of public spaces as makeshift residences, with individuals setting up mattresses and personal belongings in these areas.
AMA remains committed to transforming Accra into a cleaner and safer city. Officials stressed the urgent need to demolish illegal structures encroaching on bus stops, which are intended solely for passenger transit. An AMA representative noted, “Supermarkets have taken over these areas, severely disrupting public access.”
The Assembly has set strict guidelines that all bus stops in Accra must remain free from unauthorized activities and be maintained exclusively for public transport use, in line with sanitation and safety standards. “The primary goal is to ensure that all bus stops remain accessible for public use,” the representative added.
“All sanitation mandates must be upheld according to AMA standards. This focused effort at Circle Neoplan is just the beginning; similar initiatives will be rolled out at other bus stops that have been converted into trading zones,” the representative concluded.
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