As part of its Special Operations in Accra, the Police have announced roadblocks and diversions in parts of Accra from 21st to 24th September 2024.
Traffic from CBD to Independence Avenue linking up to the Liberation Road would be blocked at AU Roundabout. Traffic from AU Roundabout will turn at the Castle Road to the Ridge Roundabout to the Kanda Highway, through to Gold House Traffic Light (Kawukudi). Alternatively, from the AU Roundabout to the Castle Road link up with the Lokko Street, and link up to the Independence Avenue to Labone and beyond.
From the AU Roundabout, traffic will turn right towards the Second Avenue (GIJ), to the Ring Road Central, in front of the Police Headquarters to the Dankwa Circle, through the Cantonments Road to the Ghana International School and along the Second Circular Road to Giffard Road (El-Wak traffic light) and beyond.
Traffic from Madina direction to Accra will terminate at 37 Roundabout and be diverted as follows: Obasanjo Highway to Gold House Traffic Light and turn unto the Dr. Liman Highway (Kanda Highway), to the Ridge Roundabout to the Castle Road to Accra Central Business District.
Traffic from 37 Roundabout will be diverted to turn at Giffard Road (Burma Camp Road) to link up with the Second Circular Road in front of the Ghana International School to the Cantonments Road towards Dankwa Circle.
Alternatively, motorists can go through the Giffard Road, towards Trade Fair and join the Beach Road towards the Central Business District.
The Presidential Drive (behind TV 3) would be blocked at the Kanda Post Office Junction. Motorists will be directed to use the Dr. Liman Highway (Kanda Highway) to access alternative routes.
Traffic will turn right to the Obasanjo Highway to Gold House Traffic Light to Dr. Liman Highway and beyond. The road in front of the Prudential Bank will be blocked from the Ring Road towards TV3.
A statement issued by the Police said that its Officers from the Motor Traffic and Transport Department (MTTD) will be deployed at vantage points to assist motorists with the traffic diversions.
“We urge pedestrians to avoid using the stretch from the AU Roundabout to 37 Roundabout. Alternative arrangements would be made for persons accessing the 37 Military Hospital, TV3 and individuals accessing their homes in the affected enclave during the period.
“We thank the motoring public for their understanding in this regard.”
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