Benjamin Pinewood
The government is introducing a contra-flow traffic arrangement for Ayalolo Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) services on three major routes leading into Accra’s Central Business District (CBD).
The new arrangement will take effect from Tuesday, September 29, 2026, and will cover the Amasaman–Accra, Adenta–Accra and Kasoa–Accra corridors.
The contra-flow system will operate during peak hours, from 6:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Under the arrangement, selected sections of the roads will temporarily be configured to allow authorised Ayalolo buses to travel in the priority direction, against the normal flow of traffic.
The Ministry of Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs, in collaboration with the Motor Traffic and Transport Department (MTTD) of the Ghana Police Service, the Greater Accra Passenger Transport Executive (GAPTE) and the Department of Urban Roads (DUR), says the measure is aimed at improving the reliability of Ayalolo services.
It is also expected to reduce travel times and ease congestion on major routes leading into the CBD during peak periods.
The designated contra-flow lanes will be strictly reserved for Ayalolo BRT buses. Private vehicles, taxis, trotros and other unauthorised road users will not be allowed to use the lanes.
The MTTD will deploy officers to strategic locations and major intersections to manage traffic and enforce the temporary arrangements.
Motorists and transport operators have been urged to cooperate with the Police and comply with the new traffic measures.
Management of Ayalolo BRT is scheduled to hold a press briefing on Monday, September 28, to provide further details on the implementation.
The government says it will continue engaging transport operators, road users, local authorities and other stakeholders as the intervention is rolled out.
Source: Omanghana.com
