Cantonments Road to face Traffic delay from May 26th to July 29th

The Ministry of Roads and Highways’ Department of Urban Roads has declared a significant traffic disruption on Cantonments Road, Accra.

Starting Sunday, May26th, until Monday, July 29th, 2024, traffic will experience disturbances. The interruption is necessary for drainage and traffic management operations along the Cantonments Road stretch from the Police Station to Danquah Circle.

This project is part of a larger effort to improve the drainage system and enhance pedestrian safety in front of the Police Hospital.

The initiative which was a collaboration between International Hospitals Group Ltd (IHG) and the Ministry of the Interior aims to upgrade infrastructure and safety around the Police Hospital, ensuring a safer environment for pedestrians and motorists on Cantonments Road.

Motorists and other road users planning to use Cantonments road during this period are urged to follow traffic signs for guidance during this period.

The Police Motor Traffic and Transport Department (MTTD) will be strategically positioned to assist motorists.

The Department of Urban Roads deeply regrets any inconvenience caused by this necessary development work.

Ing. James Amoo-Gottfried, the Director of the Department of Urban Roads, assures the public that these improvements will benefit the community in the long run.

Read full press release below:

INTERRUPTION TO VEHICULAR TRAFFIC DEVELOPMENT OF THE POLICE HOSPITAL, CANTONMENTS ROAD, ACCRA

THE DEPARTMENT OF URBAN ROADS under the ministry of roads and highways wishes to announce to the public the drainage and traffic management works on the section of the cantonment road between the police station and Danquah circle starting on Sunday 26th may to Monday 29th July 2024.

This is to help international hospitals group ltd (IHG) and the ministry of the interior improve the drainage system and safe pedestrian access in front of the police hospital.

Motorists and all other road users wishing to use cantonment road are kindly requested to observe the traffic management signs placed on the road for guidance.

The police MTTD will be at the vantage points to guide all motorists. Any inconvenience is deeply regretted.

 

ING. JAMES AMOO-GOTTFRIED DIRECTOR,

DEPARTMENT OF URBAN ROADS