The government of Ghana has introduced a special traffic arrangement to facilitate the movement of Aayalolo buses in Accra. The "contra-flow arrangement" aims to enable the Ayalolo Bus Rapid Transit services on major corridors into the Central Business District of Accra during peak hours. This initiative is a collaboration between the Ministry of Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs, the Motor Traffic and Transport Department (MTTD) of the Ghana Police Service, the Greater Accra Passenger Transport Executive (GAPTE), and the Department of Urban Roads.
The contra-flow arrangement takes effect from Tuesday, September 29, and will operate from 06:00 to 09:00 am in the morning and 4 to 8 pm in the evening. The arrangement will initially cover three major commuter corridors: Amasaman–Accra, Adenta–Accra, and Kasoa–Accra. During peak periods, selected sections of these 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, with private vehicles, taxis, trotros, commercial vehicles, and other unauthorised road users barred from using them. The MTTD will provide operational traffic control and enforcement support along the affected corridors at strategic locations and major intersections. This measure aims to improve the reliability and punctuality of Ayalolo BRT services and reduce journey times for commuters.
The intervention is expected to ease congestion on major approaches to the Central Business District, encourage the use of mass public transportation, reduce the pressure created by large volumes of private vehicles, and improve overall urban mobility within the Greater Accra Metropolitan Area. The government has expressed hope that the arrangement will have a positive impact on the daily commute of residents in Accra.
The contra-flow arrangement is part of efforts to enhance public transportation in Accra. The Ayalolo BRT services have been designed to provide efficient and reliable transportation for commuters. By prioritising the movement of these buses, the government aims to create a more efficient and sustainable transportation system.
The government has appealed to motorists, commercial transport operators, pedestrians, businesses, and residents along the affected corridors to support the intervention and cooperate fully with MTTD personnel throughout the implementation. The success of the contra-flow arrangement depends on the cooperation of all stakeholders.
The special traffic arrangement is expected to be reviewed and adjusted as necessary to ensure its effectiveness. The government will monitor the impact of the contra-flow arrangement and make adjustments to improve its operations. The ultimate goal is to create a more efficient and sustainable transportation system in Accra.
Key points
- The contra-flow arrangement will operate from 06:00 to 09:00 am and 4 to 8 pm daily.
- The arrangement will cover three major commuter corridors: Amasaman–Accra, Adenta–Accra, and Kasoa–Accra.
- The designated contra-flow lanes will be strictly reserved for Ayalolo BRT operations.
