President John Dramani Mahama has directed the Minister for Roads and Highways, Governs Kwame Agbodza, to identify and clearly mark key roads in Accra designated for contraflow operations as part of efforts to improve traffic management in the capital.
The Minister for Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs, Mahama Ayariga, disclosed this while discussing the contraflow arrangement on Joy FM’s Super Morning Show on Tuesday, November 10.
He said the President had instructed the Roads and Highways Minister to ensure that roads undergoing reconstruction make adequate provisions for clearly marking lanes designated for contraflow operations.
According to Mr Ayariga, the markings will alert motorists and other road users to lanes that will be reserved for Ayalolo buses travelling in the opposite direction during designated peak hours.
He explained that the measure is intended to prevent confusion and ensure that private vehicles do not obstruct buses using the designated contraflow lanes.
Mr Ayariga added that the intervention forms part of broader government efforts to improve the efficiency of public transportation, reduce delays and ease traffic congestion in Accra.
