Ing. Kwabena Bempong Announces Accra-Tema Motorway Reconstruction is 48% Complete with Focus on Flood Mitigation

The reconstruction of the vital Accra-Tema Motorway has reached a significant milestone, with construction consultant Ing. Kwabena Bempong reporting that the project is now 48% complete. This update marks a crucial stage in the redevelopment of one of Ghana’s most critical transport arteries, which serves as a backbone for commerce and commuting between the capital and the industrial hub of Tema. The ongoing works are particularly focused on enhancing the road's resilience against the recurring threat of urban flooding through advanced engineering and expanded drainage capacity. A primary feature of the current phase is the comprehensive overhaul of the area’s drainage infrastructure. According to Ing. Bempong, the project includes the construction of 20 culverts and three major interchanges, most of which are nearing completion. In addition to the main motorway, the project prioritizes an urban highway designed to serve as a service road, ensuring smoother local traffic flow. These improvements are strategically designed to manage stormwater more effectively, addressing long-standing concerns regarding flooding that frequently disrupts transit along this route during the rainy season. Despite the scale of the construction, engineers have implemented measures to ensure the motorway remains passable for motorists throughout the project duration. The project team has acknowledged that managing traffic diversions remains one of the most significant challenges during this phase of work. However, safety protocols are strictly enforced to minimize risks to both workers and the public. The coordination of these diversions is essential to maintaining productivity on the site while reducing the inconvenience caused to the thousands of commuters who rely on the motorway daily. This progress report follows a nationwide clean-up initiative led by President John Dramani Mahama, which was launched in response to recent flooding crises across the country. The integration of robust drainage systems into the motorway project aligns with this broader national effort to improve urban infrastructure and disaster preparedness. As the project moves toward its second half, the completion of the interchanges and culverts is expected to provide much-needed relief to motorists and residents alike, significantly reducing the impact of heavy rains on the regional transport network.