The Government of Ghana has announced the implementation of a contra-flow arrangement to facilitate Ayalolo Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) services on major corridors leading into Accra's Central Business District (CBD). This initiative, in collaboration with the Motor Traffic and Transport Department (MTTD) of the Ghana Police Service, Greater Accra Passenger Transport Executive (GAPTE), and the Department of Urban Roads (DUR), aims to improve public transportation and reduce congestion. The arrangement will operate during peak hours from 6:00 am to 9:00 am and 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm.
The contra-flow arrangement will take effect from Tuesday, September 29, 2026, and will initially cover three major commuter corridors: Amasaman–Accra, Adenta–Accra, and Kasoa–Accra. These corridors have been identified for priority intervention due to the significant volumes of commuters traveling to and from the Central Business District during peak periods. The arrangement will be implemented on designated sections of the corridors, subject to approved traffic management and road safety requirements.
The intervention is expected to improve the reliability and punctuality of Ayalolo BRT services, reduce journey times for commuters, and ease congestion on major approaches to the CBD. Government also expects the initiative to encourage greater use of mass public transportation, reduce pressure created by large volumes of private vehicles, and improve overall urban mobility within the Greater Accra Metropolitan Area.
During the designated peak periods, selected sections of the identified corridors will be temporarily configured to allow authorised Ayalolo BRT buses to travel in the priority direction against the normal flow of general traffic. The designated contra-flow lanes will be strictly reserved for Ayalolo BRT operations, and private vehicles, taxis, trotros, commercial vehicles, and other unauthorised road users will not be permitted to use them.
The Motor Traffic and Transport Department will provide operational traffic control and enforcement support along the affected corridors, particularly at strategic locations and major intersections. The Ministry has urged motorists, commercial transport operators, pedestrians, businesses, and residents along the affected corridors to support the intervention and cooperate with traffic officers throughout the implementation.
A press briefing by the management of Ayalolo BRT was scheduled for Monday, September 28, 2026, at 10:00 am, to provide the public with further details on the intervention. Government says it will continue engaging transport operators, road users, local authorities, and other stakeholders to ensure the intervention delivers its intended benefits while maintaining road safety.
The public has been urged to cooperate with traffic officers during the implementation of the contra-flow arrangement. The government believes that this initiative will significantly improve public transportation in Accra and reduce congestion on major roads. The arrangement is part of the government's broader efforts to enhance urban mobility and provide more reliable and efficient transportation for commuters.
Key points
- The contra-flow arrangement will operate during peak hours on three major commuter corridors.
- The initiative aims to improve the reliability and punctuality of Ayalolo BRT services and reduce congestion.
- The designated contra-flow lanes will be strictly reserved for Ayalolo BRT operations.
