By Robert Anane, GNA
Tema, Oct 16, GNA - Motorists as well as pedestrians using the Tema motorway round-about, have been cautioned to be extra cautious on the roundabout, ahead of major road works that would be done there, on Sunday October 21.
Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) Bruce Amoah, Second in Command of the Tema Motor Traffic and Transport Department (MTTD), told the Ghana News Agency at a news briefing on Tuesday in Tema that the police would be on hand to assist motorists and all other users of the roundabout.
The briefing was organised by the Ghana High Way Authority.
He said pedestrians should also pay attention to areas designated for their usage, as well as those they are prohibited from using.
ASP Amoah said the works being done, made some parts of the roundabout unsafe for the public, and it was important for people to observe the directions for safety and gave the assurance that there would be enough police presence to guide users of the roundabout.
The Tema Deputy MTTD commander said the police needed collaboration of the public for the convenience and safety of both pedestrians and motorists and also urged the public, especially motorists to listen to the news for any directives that might be given and be particularly attentive when using the round-about.
Mr Seth Agyeman Baah, Project Coordinator for the Grade Separation of the Tema Intervention, name of the project, said the works to be done on Sunday, consisted of a new detour from the Akosombo main road to the Tema Motor Way.
He stressed that drivers should pay particular attention to police directions and guidance, adding, “there are warnings to motorists before-hand, that they are entering a construction area and should therefore be careful.”
Mr Agyeman asked pedestrians to “please avoid the excavation area and use the zebra crossing”.
The project which is in its first phase, begun in February and falls under the government of Japan Grant Aid and expected to be completed within 28 months, at an estimated cost of 5,388 billion Japanese Yen, or its equivalent of $54 million.
The current first phase of the project would involve the construction of an under-pass and a signalised intersection and is being implemented by the Ghana Highway Authority, through the Ministry of Roads and Highways, with CTI Engineering International Co Ltd as the consultants.
Upon completion, the project is expected to ease traffic congestion from Tema to Accra during rush hours.
The Tema Motorway links four major townships in the country, which are Aflao, Akosombo, Tema and the capital city, Accra.
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