The Greater Accra Resilient and Integrated Development (GARID) Project has announced alternative routes for motorists following the closure of the Obetsebi Lamptey Roundabout along the Dr Busia Highway in the Kaneshie enclave for the construction of a 10-metre-wide underground stormwater drain.
The closure, which takes effect today, September 7, is part of measures to improve flood control and address persistent drainage challenges within the Kaneshie area.
The project involves the construction of a double-cell rectangular drain stretching about 1.5 kilometres from Pamprom Junction to First Light Junction.
The drain, which will be approximately 10 metres wide, will replace two existing pipes, each measuring about 1.2 metres in diameter. It will connect the recently completed drainage section within the Accra Academy campus to the drain at Pamprom Junction.
Motorists travelling from Circle are being advised to use the Awudome Cemetery Road, while those approaching from the Graphic Road area should take the STC Station Road.
Drivers coming from the Korle-Bu Mortuary area are also encouraged to use the Oblogo or Zongo Junction routes to avoid the affected stretch.
Speaking to Adom News, GARID Communication Officer Philip Donyo said the initial closure would also allow the project team to assess the impact of the works on traffic and identify potential challenges before full-scale construction begins.
He said authorities would closely monitor traffic flow and make the necessary adjustments to minimise inconvenience to motorists and commuters.
Mr Donyo urged road users to cooperate with the project team and make use of the designated alternative routes throughout the construction period.
He stressed that the cooperation of motorists and the general public would be essential to managing congestion and ensuring the smooth implementation of the project.
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