Roads Minister, Governs Kwame Agbodza, has expressed satisfaction with traffic management at the Tetteh Quarshie Interchange, amid the ongoing Accra – Tema Motorway extension project.
In a post on his X handle on Sunday, March 15, 2026, the Minister thanked motorists for their patience and indicated the government’s commitment to improving the nation’s road infrastructure to boost productivity and employment.
“I am happy to say traffic management around the works area has been ok. I want to thank the motoring public for their patience in driving through the area. Together, we shall improve our road infrastructure, increase productivity and create sustainable jobs.”
I am happy to say traffic management around the works area has been ok. I want to thank the motoring public for their patience in driving through the area. Together, we shall improve our road infrastructure, increase productivity and create sustainable jobs . pic.twitter.com/m2C7PnE89c
— kwame agbodza (@KAgbodza) March 15, 2026
Minister Agbodza’s comments followed the suspension of a planned road diversion at the Interchange after severe traffic congestion left commuters stranded for hours.
Ing. Ben Sackey, the Project Manager, had explained to journalists on Tuesday, March 10, 2026, that the decision was taken after the diversion, which was intended to facilitate bridge expansion works, caused far more disruption than anticipated.
“Basically, our work programme has reached Tetteh Quarshie, where we are to expand the bridge,” Ing. Sackey said in an interview. “The plan is to extend the existing lanes, bringing the bridge to ten lanes by adding three more lanes on each side. To do this, we need to control traffic to allow the launching of the T-beams on the piers already constructed.”
He added that the traffic management plan was initially simulated to ensure smooth operations. “Yesterday, however, we realised that the real-world impact of the traffic was far worse than what we had expected. Continuing with the plan as it was would have caused unacceptable congestion for the next four months,” he said.
Acknowledging that the suspension may affect the project timeline, Ing. Sackey emphasised the contractors’ responsibility to the public. “As contractors, we are accountable to the public. We must consider their challenges and factor them into our programme. While this decision may delay our schedule, we are committed to revising the scheme to find a better solution that is conducive both the contractor and the public.”
He revealed there was going to be a meeting to deliberate on alternative traffic management options. “We aim to implement a plan that will not impose the level of traffic congestion witnessed yesterday,” he concluded.
The Accra – Tema Motorway Expansion project is a major infrastructure initiative aimed at easing traffic flow between Accra and Tema, but recent developments at Tetteh Quarshie highlight the challenges of balancing construction progress with commuter convenience.
Meanwhile, the Minister has also disclosed that a 140-tonne concrete beams have been launched at the Interchange, with additional ones which were expected to be completed yesterday.
Accra – Tema Motorway extension: 140-tonne concrete beams launched at Tetteh Quarshie Interchange
