The Minister for Works, Housing and Water Resources, Ahmed Ibrahim, has inspected preparations for the temporary closure of the Pamprom Junction to First Light section of the Dr. Busia Highway ahead of the commencement of major drainage improvement works on Monday.
The inspection formed part of the Ministry’s efforts to ensure that all traffic management and operational measures are in place before the road closure, which will facilitate the construction of critical drainage infrastructure under the Greater Accra Resilient and Integrated Development (GARID) Project.
During the inspection tour, Mr. Ibrahim visited Pamprom Junction and other sections of the project corridor to assess the contractor’s readiness ahead of the implementation of the Traffic Management Plan (TMP).
Addressing the contractor and officials on site, the Minister directed that effective traffic management measures be put in place to ensure the smooth flow of traffic and minimise disruptions to motorists, residents and businesses within the project area throughout the construction period.
“The safety and convenience of the motoring public must remain a top priority throughout this exercise. We expect the contractor to put in place a robust Traffic Management Plan that will keep traffic moving while these critical drainage works are carried out,” he stated.
The Minister emphasised the need for clearly marked diversion routes, adequate directional signage, proper barricading, and the deployment of traffic management personnel at critical intersections to manage traffic efficiently.
Mr. Ibrahim also instructed the contractor to intensify the ongoing public sensitisation campaign on the Traffic Management Plan to ensure that residents, commuters and the general public are adequately informed about the road closure, the approved diversion routes, and the traffic arrangements before the closure takes effect.
“No one should wake up on Monday and be surprised by the road closure. We must intensify public education through television, radio, online platforms, and community engagement so that every commuter knows the alternative routes and can plan their journey in advance,” the Minister said.
He noted that sustained public education is essential to reducing confusion, easing congestion and ensuring compliance with the approved traffic diversions.
The Minister further urged the contractor to adhere strictly to the project timeline and complete the drainage improvement works within schedule in order to minimise inconvenience to the motoring public.
Recognising the critical role of local authorities in the successful implementation of the Traffic Management Plan, Hon. Ahmed Ibrahim directed the Ablekuma Central Municipal Assembly and the Accra Metropolitan Assembly to clear all on-street parking along the designated diversion routes by the close of business on Saturday ahead of Monday’s road closure.
According to the Minister, removing vehicles and other obstructions from the diversion corridors will improve traffic flow and enable the alternative routes to accommodate the expected increase in vehicular movement during the construction period.
The drainage improvement works form part of the Government’s broader flood mitigation interventions under the GARID Project, which seeks to improve stormwater drainage infrastructure and enhance flood resilience within the Odaw Basin in the Greater Accra Region.
The first phase of the project is expected to be completed by the end of November 2026, while the remaining section is scheduled for completion by October 2027.
The Ministry of Works, Housing and Water Resources has assured the public that it is working closely with the Ghana Police Service, the Department of Urban Roads, the Ghana Highway Authority and the affected Metropolitan and Municipal Assemblies to ensure the effective implementation of the Traffic Management Plan.
Motorists have been advised to follow the approved diversion routes, obey traffic signs and directions from traffic officers, and plan their journeys ahead of the road closure on Monday.
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