Kaneshie Flood Control Project Begins September 7, Highway Closures Loom
The westbound carriageway of the Dr. Busia Highway from Pamprom Junction will be from 7 September 2026, as construction begins on the Kaneshie Flood Control Project.
This was disclosed by the GARID Project Coordinator, Dr Kwadwo Ohene Sarfo, at the Government Accountability Series on Wednesday, where he outlined the phased traffic management plan covering construction of a new underground stormwater drain running from Pamprom Junction to First Light Junction within the Kaneshie enclave.
The new drain will measure about 10 metres wide and stretch 1.5 kilometres, replacing the existing twin 1.2-metre diameter pipe system currently serving the area.
“It will connect to a recently completed drainage section within the Accra Academy campus and to the existing drain at Pamprom Junction, improving stormwater management in the enclave,” he added.
He announced that the project will be carried out in three phases. Phase One, which begins on 7 September, will run until the end of November 2026 and will affect motorists travelling from Korle Bu, Graphic Road, Obetsebi Lamptey Circle, Kwame Nkrumah Circle and adjoining corridors towards First Light Junction.
Affected motorists will be diverted through the Awudome Cemetery Road, New Times Road, Awudome Roundabout, Oblogo and Mataheko before reconnecting at First Light Junction.
He noted that an additional alternative route will run through the Obetsebi Interchange, Oblogo Traffic Light and Mataheko corridor.
“Motorists travelling from Korle Bu, Mortuary Road, Graphic Road and Obetsebi Lamptey Circle towards First Light and beyond will begin their diversion at Obetsebi Lamptey Circle, proceeding onto Ring Road West towards Times Roundabout, making a U-turn, and joining Awudome Road opposite the State Transport Corporation.
“The diversion continues through Awudome Roundabout and Kaneshie Market to the Kokomlemle Clinic Roundabout before reconnecting with the First Light corridor,” he stated.
As an alternative, motorists from Graphic Road may divert near the ICGC Christ Temple onto Oblogo Road, proceed to the Flamingo Traffic Light, and turn right towards First Light Junction.
Vehicles travelling from Kwame Nkrumah Circle and the North Industrial Area towards First Light will begin their diversion at Awudome Cemetery and follow the same Awudome Road route.
Motorists travelling from the Accra-Circle enclave towards Odorkor and areas beyond have been advised to use the Circle-Achimota Road, connect to the La Paz Road at the Achimota Overhead, and continue to their destinations.
Dr Sarfo said works around Pamprom Junction are expected to be completed by the end of November, allowing the junction to reopen to traffic in the first week of December 2026.
The remaining westbound section between Kaneshie Station and First Light Junction will, however, stay closed until August 2027 to allow underground drainage works to continue.
Phase Two will begin in September 2027, when construction reaches First Light Junction. This will result in the temporary closure of the road linking First Light to the Cocoa Clinic Roundabout until the end of October 2027.
Government says advance notice of all subsequent traffic arrangements will be communicated through the same channels being launched now.
Directional signage and advance warning signs will be installed across the affected corridors from today, with the Motor Traffic and Transport Department and the local assemblies supporting traffic management on the ground.
Pedestrian walkways and footbridges will also be provided to ensure public safety during the works.
The public has been advised to use the designated diversion routes and avoid the construction zone unless they have legitimate business within the affected area, in order to protect both road users and construction workers.
The project has established toll-free lines for enquiries, complaints and traffic information, available on the MTN and Telecel networks: 0800 800 900 and 0800 500 600.
The public can also send enquiries via WhatsApp to 0241 340 130, visit the GARID Project website, or report in person at the Accra Metropolitan Assembly or the Ablekuma Central Municipal Assembly.
Richard Aniagyei, ISD
