The Greater Accra Resilient and Integrated Development Project has warned motorists to expect serious Kaneshie traffic congestion following the temporary closure of the westbound carriageway of the Dr Busia Highway at Pamprom Junction.
The closure took effect on Monday, September 7, 2026, as part of ongoing works under the GARID Project.
GARID Project Coordinator, Dr Ohene Sarfo, said the closure would put additional pressure on Kaneshie, which is already experiencing heavy traffic.
He advised motorists without urgent business in the area to consider alternative routes.
“What we advise is that if you don’t have any business in Kaneshie as a destination, as much as possible avoid it, because the traffic will build up, and it will really be inconvenient,” Dr Sarfo said.
Alternative routes recommended
Dr Sarfo recommended the Kwame Nkrumah Avenue route through Abossey Okai or Kaneshie North to the N1 as one option for motorists seeking to bypass the affected stretch.
Another alternative is the Atta Mills Highway through Korle Bu and Dansoman, with motorists exiting around Mallam and Sakaman.
He said the use of alternative routes would reduce the number of vehicles heading towards Kaneshie and ease pressure on the closed section.
“You could even use the Atta Mills Highway and onwards through Korle Bu, Dansoman, and exit at Mallam, Sakaman, thereabouts, so that the volumes would reduce coming to this point, because this is a hotspot now,” he stated.
The advice comes as traffic managers prepare to deal with the impact of the closure on commuters and commercial transport operators using the Dr Busia Highway.
GARID appeals for cooperation
Dr Sarfo appealed to motorists who must use the affected route to cooperate with traffic management arrangements.
He said such cooperation would help reduce delays and allow the construction activity to proceed without unnecessary disruption.
“For those who need to come through here, we would ask for your cooperation so that we can get this activity ongoing quickly, finish quickly, and then we can open it up to traffic,” he added.
The temporary closure forms part of the GARID Project’s wider efforts to improve drainage, transport infrastructure and flood resilience in the Greater Accra Region.
Motorists have been encouraged to plan their journeys ahead of time, allow for additional travel time and follow directions from traffic management personnel around the affected area.
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