Accra Metropolitan Assembly Enforces 'Let The Traffic Flow' Operation

The Accra Metropolitan Assembly (AMA) has launched a citywide decongestion exercise, dubbed 'Operation Let the Traffic Flow', to clear traders from bus stops, pavements, and other unauthorized spaces. The exercise, which began over the weekend, aims to reduce traffic congestion and ensure the smooth movement of vehicles and commuters. This move follows a 48-hour ultimatum issued by the Assembly on November 4, 2026, directing all traders occupying designated bus stops across the metropolis to vacate.

Enforcement had already begun at the Kwame Nkrumah Interchange, Achimota, and parts of the Central Business District (CBD) before the 48-hour notice expired. The Mayor of Accra, Michael Kpakpo Allotey, and the Korle Klottey Municipal Chief Executive, Alfred Allotey-Gaisie, led AMA officials and security personnel in an enforcement exercise at the Kwame Nkrumah Circle. The task force dismantled unauthorized structures erected on road pavements and seized items displayed by street traders as part of efforts to clear the streets.

The operation forms part of efforts to clear bus stops and surrounding areas to reduce traffic congestion. The exercise is also aimed at restoring order at the busy Circle transport hub, where roadside trading has contributed to congestion and obstructed pedestrian and vehicular movement. According to the AMA Mayor, the goal is to ensure the smooth movement of vehicles and commuters. The directive follows concerns raised by commercial drivers, particularly the Ghana Private Road Transport Union (GPRTU), over the obstruction of designated stopping points.

The Ghana Private Road Transport Union (GPRTU) had threatened industrial action by the end of November 2026 if the government failed to clear traders occupying designated bus stops across the country. The Welfare Secretary of Neoplan Lorry Station, Kasim Alhassan, expressed satisfaction with the exercise, commending the Mayor and his task force. He said the ongoing operation would help improve traffic flow and restore order within the area.

The enforcement exercise is part of the AMA's efforts to restore order in the city. The Assembly had issued a 48-hour ultimatum to traders occupying designated bus stops across the metropolis to vacate. The task force seized items displayed by street traders and dismantled unauthorized structures erected on road pavements. The exercise is expected to continue in the coming days as the AMA seeks to ensure compliance with the directive.

The 'Operation Let the Traffic Flow' exercise is a welcome development for commuters and residents of Accra. The exercise is expected to reduce traffic congestion and improve the overall flow of traffic in the city. The AMA's efforts to clear traders from bus stops and pavements are aimed at ensuring the smooth movement of vehicles and commuters. The operation is also expected to improve safety and reduce the risk of accidents.

The AMA's 'Operation Let the Traffic Flow' exercise is a significant step towards addressing the issue of traffic congestion in Accra. The exercise is expected to continue in the coming days as the AMA seeks to ensure compliance with the directive. The goal is to ensure that traders operate in designated areas and that the city's roads are clear of obstructions.

Key points

• The Accra Metropolitan Assembly has launched a citywide decongestion exercise to clear traders from bus stops and pavements ahead of Christmas festivities.