Accra-Tema Motorway Reconstruction Hits 48% Completion as Engineers Prioritize Flood-Resistant Infrastructure

The reconstruction of the Accra-Tema Motorway has achieved a significant milestone, reaching 48% completion. According to the project’s construction consultant, Ing. Kwabena Bempong, the current phase of the multi-million cedi project is heavily focused on critical drainage infrastructure designed to address the persistent flooding issues that plague the corridor. This development comes as a relief to motorists and residents who have long endured disruptions during the rainy season, with the project aiming to integrate robust stormwater management systems into the highway's core design to ensure long-term durability.

A key feature of the ongoing work is the development of an urban highway which functions as a service road alongside the main motorway. Ing. Bempong highlighted that significant progress has been made on several structural components, including the installation of 20 culverts and the construction of three major interchanges. These interchanges are reported to be nearing completion, marking a vital step in easing the chronic traffic congestion at major intersections. The integration of these structures is expected to streamline the flow of vehicles between the capital and the industrial hub of Tema once the project is fully realized.

Despite the scale of the engineering work, the project team has implemented rigorous safety measures to ensure the motorway remains passable for the thousands of daily commuters. The primary challenge currently facing the construction team involves managing complex traffic diversions around the active worksites. These diversions, while necessary for the safety of both workers and the public, require careful coordination to minimize delays. The consultant emphasized that maintaining road accessibility is a priority even as heavy machinery and structural installations continue across different segments of the route.

The push to accelerate the motorway’s drainage and interchange systems aligns with a broader national effort to mitigate urban flooding. This reconstruction update follows a nationwide clean-up exercise led by President John Dramani Mahama, which was initiated in response to recent flooding crises across the country. By aligning the motorway’s engineering with these national sanitation and disaster-prevention goals, the project is positioned not just as a transport upgrade, but as a critical component of Ghana’s strategy to enhance urban resilience against environmental challenges.