Some motorists who ply the Kaneshie First light stretch are impressed with the rate of traffic flow since the drain construction began.
The project which is being implemented by the Ministry of Sanitation and Water Resources under the Greater Accra Metropolitan Assembly [GAMA] sanitation and water project is to curb the yearly flooding that occurs in the area.
“The traffic is normal, its has been slightly better after the construction work, the traffic has not always been this way. We have no option than to stay in small small,” one of the motorists said in an interview with Citi News
Another taxi driver said “The traffic is okay. It is not too much. It is better. It is better than the previous times. We could take as much as 3 to 4 hours.”
Korankye Adama Communications Director for the GAMA project called on motorists to diligently follow the new traffic diversion regulations.
According to him, the drain expansion project is expected to not only curb the perennial flooding problem but also to ease traffic movement in the area, especially at the Kaneshie First Light Junction after completion.
He also subsequently apologized for any inconveniences caused in the process.
An announcement by the Department of Urban roads explained that the Kaneshie drainage expansion project is being worked on to improve works to link the storm drainage network to the underground system of the Kaneshie to Mataheko road near the Kaneshie first light junction.
“As part of the measure to improve upon the drainage system within Accra Academy, Bubuashie and Darkuman areas, the Ministry of Sanitation and Water Resources is undertaking some drainage improvement works to link the storm drainage network to the underground system on the Dr. Busia Highway around the first light junction.” Excerpts of the public announcement read.
–
By: Jude Mensa Duncan | citinewsroom.com | Ghana | duncanmensa@gmail.com