Motorists using the busy corridor around the Tetteh Quarshie Interchange may soon see some relief as engineers working on the reconstruction and expansion of the Accra–Tema Motorway consider alternative traffic arrangements to reduce congestion caused by the ongoing works.
The Chief Resident Engineer for the project, Kwabena Bempong, in an interview on Citi Eyewitness News on Monday March 9 said discussions have already been held with the contractor to identify practical measures that can ease the pressure on commuters while construction continues.
The move follows growing frustration from motorists who have been stuck in long queues after parts of the road were temporarily closed to allow engineers to install key structural components as part of the motorway expansion.
According to Mr. Bempong, the project team is aware of the challenges facing drivers and is actively exploring alternative routes that could help reduce the impact of the works on motorists.
He explained that drivers who intend to make a left turn onto the N4 toward Madina could avoid the congested roundabout by continuing onto the motorway, making a U-turn and returning to make a right turn at the Tetteh Quarshie interchange to join the N4.
Similarly, motorists coming from the Dzorwulu area may not necessarily need to drive all the way to the interchange. Instead, they could make a right turn around the Fiesta Royale area and use adjoining roads that connect toward the residential area near the residence of former President John Agyekum Kufuor.
Mr. Bempong said these options are among several measures being considered to help reduce the tension and congestion currently being experienced in the area.
The Ghana Highway Authority had earlier explained that a lane on the N4 northbound carriageway from Accra toward Madina had been closed to provide a safe working environment for construction workers installing beams and other concrete structures.
This arrangement has forced traffic heading toward Madina to share lanes normally used by vehicles travelling toward Accra, resulting in heavy congestion during peak hours.
The Chief Resident Engineer acknowledged that the situation has caused inconvenience to motorists but stressed that the disruptions are unavoidable given the scale of the project.
He noted that construction work at the affected section is expected to last about four months, with contractors working both day and night to speed up completion.
Mr. Bempong apologised to the public for the inconvenience but described the temporary hardship as a necessary step toward improving one of the country’s busiest road networks.
“I have had some discussions with the contractor and we want to find an alternative way of reducing the impact of our works because it is going to take some time on the current travelling public. For instance if you want to do a left turn instead of going through that roundabout which is creating a lot of challenge you could go on the motorway and make a u-turn and come and make a right turn at the Tetteh Quashie and get unto the N4,” he stated.
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