The Ministry of Roads and Highways has notified the public that a grade separated interchange that was constructed on the Tema Motorway will be opened to traffic from Saturday.
In a release by the Acting Chief Executive of the Ghana Highway Authority, the public was informed that directional animation signs will soon be broadcast to aid motorist navigate the interchange.
“The Ministry of Roads and Highways, acting through the Ghana Highway Authority wishes to inform motorist and the general public that, the newly constructed Tema Motorway Grade Separated Interchange will be opened to traffic from Saturday 16th
May, 2020.
“Directional Animations which have been developed will subsequently be broadcasted on all TV channels across the nation.
“The traveling public is therefore urged to drive cautiously, adhere to Road Safety Regulations and respect directional signage.”
The Grade Separation forms part of the Improvement of Ghanaian International Road Corridors project.
Phase One of the Grade Separation project, began in February 2018 and consists of the construction of a 2.1 km three lane dual carriageway with 730 m underpass on the National route N1; improvement of approximately 1.9 km two lane dual carriageway on the National Route N2 from the Ashiaman Roundabout onto the Harbour Road; construction of Service Road Ramps, retaining wall and box culvert, road base and pavement; construction of Pedestrian Bridges; and provision of adequate Road Safety furniture to safeguard lives and property.
Phase Two of the project, comprises the construction of a flyover on the Akosombo-Tema Harbour Road. The project also includes detailed design improvements for the rehabilitation of National Trunk Road N8 in the Central Region.
The Japanese government providede the funding of approximately US $55.6m through the Japan International Corporation Agency (JICA).