The Government has announced a contra-flow traffic arrangement for Ayalolo Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) services on three major commuter corridors into Accra’s Central Business District (CBD).
The arrangement, which takes effect from Tuesday, September 29, 2026, is intended to improve public transportation, reduce congestion, and provide more reliable, efficient mobility for commuters travelling into and out of the Accra CBD.
The initiative is being implemented by the Ministry of Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs in collaboration with the Motor Traffic and Transport Department (MTTD) of the Ghana Police Service, Greater Accra Passenger Transport Executive (GAPTE) and the Department of Urban Roads (DUR).
The contra-flow arrangement will initially cover the Amasaman–Accra, Adenta–Accra and Kasoa–Accra corridors, particularly during peak periods from 6am to 9am in the morning and 4pm to 8pm in the evening.
According to the Ministry, selected sections of the identified corridors will be temporarily configured to allow authorised Ayalolo BRT buses to travel in the priority direction against the normal flow of general traffic.
The designated contra-flow lanes will be strictly reserved for Ayalolo BRT operations, with private vehicles, taxis, trotros, commercial vehicles and other unauthorised road users prohibited from using the lanes.
The Ministry said the intervention is expected to improve the reliability and punctuality of Ayalolo BRT services, reduce journey times for commuters and ease congestion on major approaches to the CBD.
It is also expected to encourage the use of mass public transportation, reduce pressure created by large volumes of private vehicles and improve overall urban mobility within the Greater Accra Metropolitan Area.
The MTTD will provide traffic control and enforcement support along the affected corridors, particularly at strategic locations and major intersections. The Ministry has therefore urged motorists, commercial transport operators, pedestrians, businesses and residents along the corridors to cooperate with traffic officers.
The Government said it would continue to engage transport operators, road users, local authorities and other stakeholders to ensure that the arrangement delivers its intended benefits while maintaining road safety.
The public has consequently been urged to cooperate with traffic officers and give priority to the safe and efficient movement of mass public transport.
By: Daniel Orlando/newsalertgh.com
