GARID Announces New Routes as Obetsebi Lamptey Closes

Did your morning commute suddenly turn into an absolute parking lot, or did you somehow manage to dodge the gridlock today? The Greater Accra Resilient and Integrated Development Project just initiated massive construction work, meaning major parts of the Dr Busia Highway are shutting down. Frankly, navigating Accra traffic already feels like an extreme sport, so these new adjustments require your immediate attention.

Coping with civil works on major commercial arteries requires patience because underground drainage upgrades take time. Authorities split the project into strict phases to prevent the entire capital from grinding to a permanent halt.

• The westbound carriageway from Pamprom Junction faces a temporary block starting right now to make way for a massive 1.5-kilometre underground stormwater drain.

• The first phase runs through the end of November, with the Pamprom Junction section slated to reopen during the first week of December.

• The remaining stretch toward Kaneshie Station and First Light will stay restricted well into next year to accommodate continuous excavation.

Ever wondered why city planners choose the busiest corridors for heavy construction during peak seasons? IMO, the pain is temporary, but escaping the resulting gridlock demands smart navigation right now.

• Take the Awudome corridor: Drivers coming from Graphic Road, Korle Bu, or the Kwame Nkrumah Circle can bypass the blockage via Awudome Cemetery Road and the New Times Road.

• Utilize the Oblogo route: The Obetsebi Interchange to Oblogo Traffic Light path connecting through Mataheko offers a clear passage straight to First Light.

• Watch for traffic officers: Personnel from the Motor Traffic and Transport Department stand ready at key intersections to direct movement, so follow their lead instead of guessing.

Major infrastructure upgrades like this massive Kaneshie drainage overhaul ultimately protect the city from severe flooding. Plan your daily journeys ahead of time, respect the directional signs, and budget extra minutes for travel. After all, arriving safely beats sitting trapped in avoidable bumper-to-bumper traffic every single morning.

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