Beginning 7th September 2026, works will commence on the construction of a double cell underground rectangular stormwater drains from Pamprom Junction to First light Junction along the Dr. Busia Highway within the Kaneshie enclave.
Project Coordinator for Greater Accra Resilience Integrated Development (GARID), Dr Kwadwo Ohene Sarfo, speaking at the Government Accountability Series on August 26, announced that the drain to be constructed measures approximately 10-meter-wide by 1.95 kilometres long and will replace the existing 1.2m diameter pipes.
The construction works are expected to run from September 2026 to October, 2027.
According to him, “The works are expected to cause temporary traffic restrictions and diversions during construction. It is therefore important that residents, commuters, transport operators, businesses and the general motoring public receive timely and accurate information to enable them plan their movements and minimise inconvenience.”
Mr Sarfo noted that throughout the various phases of the works road users can also use The Obetsebi Interchange to the Oblogo traffic light (opposite the ICGC-Christ Temple) and drive towards Mataheko, and connect back to First Light Junction.
“We encourage road users to avoid the affected corridors where possible unless they have legitimate business within the construction zone, and to use the designated alternative routes that have been developed under the Traffic Management Plan,” he stated.
Please read the full statement by the Project Director below:
Good morning.
I am here to provide some details on the traffic management arrangement that will be implemented during the next phase of the drainage improvement works in Kaneshie enclave under the Greater Accra Resilient and Integrated Development (GARID) Project. The works are expected to cause temporary traffic restrictions and diversions during construction. It is therefore important that residents, commuters, transport operators, businesses and the general motoring public receive timely and accurate information to enable them plan their movements and minimise inconvenience.
Ladies and gentlemen, beginning 7th September 2026, works will commence on the construction of a double cell underground rectangular stormwater drains from Pamprom Junction to First light Junction along the Dr. Busia Highway within the Kaneshie enclave. The drain to be constructed measures approximately 10-meter-wide by1.95 kilometres long and will replace the existing two number 1.2m diameter pipes. On one end it will connect to the recently completed section within the Accra Academy Campus , and on other end connect to the drain at the Pamprom Junction. The construction works are expected to run from September 2026 to October, 2027.
Given the scale and location of the works, temporary road closures along sections of the Dr. Busia Highway will be unavoidable. The Ministry of Works, Housing and Water Resources, working closely with the Department of Urban Roads, has therefore developed a comprehensive Traffic Management Plan to ensure that traffic continues to flow safely and efficiently throughout the construction period.
Implementation of the Traffic Management Plan will take place in two phases. The first phase will begin on 7th September 2026 with the closure of Westbound carriageway of the Dr. Busiah Highway at the Pamprom Junction. This phase will continue until the end of November 2026 and will affect all vehicles travelling from Korle Bu Mortuary Road, Graphic Road, Obetsebi Lamptey Circle, Kwame Nkrumah Circle all heading towards the Pamprom Junction and then on to the First Light Traffic Intersection and beyond.
Affected vehicles will be required to use the Awudome Cemetery Road, the News Times Corporation to Awudome Roundabout, Oblogo to Mataheko routes to access the first light junction and thereafter proceed on their journey.
It is expected that the first phase of the drainage works will be completed by end of November and the Pamprom Junction section will be opened to traffic in the first week of December 2026. Once reopened, motorists approaching from the affected corridors will be able to make a right turn at Pamprom Junction and connect to the designated alternative routes towards First Light Junction.
However, it is important to emphasise that the remaining Westbound section of the Dr. Busia Highway from Kaneshie Station to the First Light Traffic Intersection, will remain closed until August 2027 to allow construction of the underground drains to continue. By August 2027, it is expected that the works on the underground drainage would have reached a section just before first Light Junction.
The works spanning the First Light Junction will constitute the third phase of the contract and kickstart the second phase of the traffic management arrangements.
In the second phase of the Traffic Management Plan, commencing September 2027 and and ending in October, 2027, the road linking the First Light Traffic Intersection on the westbound section to the Cocoa Clinic Roundabout, will be closed. This phase will affect vehicles travelling from Russia and Flamingo Traffic Lights towards the Cocoa Clinic Roundabout, as well as vehicles travelling from Kasoa and Odorkor towards Cocoa Clinic Roundabout. The public will be informed well ahead of this phase through the same communication channels that are being launched today.
Throughout the various phases of the works road users can also use The Obetsebi Interchange to the Oblogo traffic light (opposite the ICGC-Christ Temple) and drive towards Mataheko, and connect back to First Light Junction.
We encourage road users to avoid the affected corridors where possible unless they have legitimate business within the construction zone, and to use the designated alternative routes that have been developed under the Traffic Management Plan.
To ensure continuous engagement with the public throughout the implementation period, the GARID Project has established dedicated toll-free lines for enquiries, complaints and traffic-related information. Members of the public may call 0800 800 900 or 0800 500 600 on the MTN network for assistance. We are also working with Telecel Ghana to activate toll-free access on its network before the commencement of the road closures.
Thank you.
