Accra: President John Dramani Mahama has directed a review of the road network around the Airport enclave and the central business district as the government prepares for increased traffic resulting from the rapid growth of new developments in the area.
According to Ghana Web, the review comes as several major residential, commercial, and hospitality projects are being developed around the Airport area, with the government expecting the projects to bring more people, vehicles, and business activities into the enclave.
Speaking at the sod-cutting ceremony for the Sentuo Airport Garden City project, President Mahama said the growing developments could put additional pressure on the existing road network. He emphasized the need for the Ministry of Roads and Highways and Urban Roads to assess and improve the road infrastructure in light of the anticipated traffic congestion.
President Mahama highlighted that changes to the road network are under consideration to enhance vehicle movement as traffic volumes increase. He mentioned the necessity of widening roads, creating a system of one-ways, and improving the overall road network.
The planned road interventions coincide with the development of the $1.3 billion Sentuo Airport Garden City project in the enclave. This project is set to feature premium apartments, a 600-room hotel, a 2,500-capacity conference facility, healthcare facilities, a shopping mall, and other commercial and leisure facilities.
President Mahama stated that the review aims to ensure that road infrastructure develops alongside the expansion of the Airport enclave, accommodating the additional traffic expected from these projects.