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On Friday, November 29, 2024, in Accra, President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo officially opened the Phase Two of the Obetsebi Lamptey Interchange, further demonstrating the Akufo-Addo Government’s strong commitment to transformative development.
He claims that this outstanding development project raises economic growth, improves mobility, and raises everyone’s standard of living in Ghana.
Asenso Boakye, Minister of Road and Highways, gave a thorough rundown of the main elements of this revolutionary project. He stated that the third tier of the interchange has a 389-meter bridge that connects Ring Road West traffic directly across the Obetsebi Lamptey Circle and descends to the Abossey Okai traffic lights, guaranteeing smooth commuter movement and successfully removing cross-traffic delays.
In order to protect the safety of all road users, he revealed that a recently built roundabout underneath the flyover provides ground-level access to Abossey Okai Road (Agbogbloshie Market Road). Safe pedestrian crossings are also included.
In order to permit right-in and right-out traffic on the Kaneshie-Mallam Road, the Nii-Teiko Din intersection has also been rearranged as part of the project.
According to Asenso Boakye, a pedestrian footbridge has been added to Ring Road West at the intersection of Awudome and Adjuma Crescent to guarantee safe and effective pedestrian traffic flow.
The longstanding flooding concerns in the area, has also been addressed by a comprehensive storm drainage system that incorporates existing drainage infrastructure including the Awudome Storm Drain, Kaneshie Drain, and Mataheko Drain.
Addressing a noticeably ecstatic gathering made up of Chiefs and people of the area, President Akufo-Addo said, “the completion of Phase II is not just an infrastructure milestone; it is a pivotal moment in our nation’s journey towards modernity and efficiency.”
The President said, the interchange will significantly enhance the flow of traffic to the Korle Bu Teaching Hospital, as well as along the Ring Road West, Kaneshie and Accra Central corridors.
“By reducing travel times and vehicle operating costs, it will increase productivity for businesses and transform the daily commute for thousands of Ghanaians.”
Describing it as catalyst for economic vibrancy in the capital, he noted that the interchange “will facilitate the seamless movement of goods and services, thereby reducing the cost of doing business, and attracting much-needed investments to the region.”
“It is, indeed, a cornerstone of our broader vision to establish an integrated, modern transportation network that underpins Ghana’s socio-economic transformation,” he added.
President Akufo-Addo mentioned the Pokuase Interchange-the largest of its kind in West Africa—whose completion has eased congestion and improved connectivity; the historic Tamale Interchange, the first in northern Ghana; and the Bechem-Techimantia-Akomadan road, which has unlocked vital agricultural hubs, enhancing trade and livelihoods.
Additionally, government has delivered six interchanges nationwide, with thirteen others currently underway, progressing steadily towards completion.
The project was constructed by QG Construction UK Limited and supervised by FAS Consult Limited on behalf of the Urban Roads Division of the National Roads Authority.
President Akufo-Addo was happy to note that one of the great figures of Ghana’s independence journey, Emmanuel Obetsebi Lamptey, whom he knew as Uncle Tsebi, “continues to enjoy the admiration of successive generations of Ghanaians by continuing to name this interchange after him.”
Source: Ghanatodayonline.com
