The Ministry of Information has declared a temporary shutdown of several key roads in Accra on January 7, 2025, to ensure security and smooth proceedings for the inauguration of President-elect John Mahama.

The closures will last from 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM and primarily affect routes around Parliament House and Independence Square, where official ceremonies will be held.

Roads to be Closed:

Around Parliament House:

Osu Traffic Light to Parliament House

AU Roundabout

Roads linking the Electoral Commission to Parliament House

Internal access routes within the Parliament House premises

Osu Cemetery Road leading to Parliament House

Only authorized vehicles, including those of parliamentarians and parliamentary staff, will be allowed access.

Around Independence Square:

28th February Road (CEPS Headquarters to Castle Road Junction)

Osu Cemetery Traffic Light area on Lokko Street

Castle Road (AU Circle to Osu Cemetery Traffic Light)

Starlet 91 Road near Ministries Traffic Light Intersection

Traffic Management and Diversions:

To minimize disruption, the following alternate routes have been outlined:

Traffic from La, Labone, and Osu heading towards the Central Business District (CBD) will be redirected onto Salem Avenue through Castle Traffic Light towards Oxford Street.

Motorists on John Evans Atta Mills High Street moving towards Black Star Square will be diverted onto Liberia Road near CEPS Headquarters Traffic Light, connecting to the National Theatre junction.

Vehicles on Lokko Street attempting to access Castle Road will be directed through Ajumaku Street and Oxford Street.

Traffic from AU Circle towards Castle Road will be rerouted via Abdul Diouf and King Hassan Roads, linking Abdul Nassar Gamel Road near the Ghana Institute of Journalism.

The Ministry has urged the public to plan their movements ahead of time and cooperate with security personnel to avoid delays.

“We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate the public’s cooperation in making the inauguration a success,” stated Lily Fati Soale, Acting Chief Director, in a press release.

Motorists are encouraged to follow traffic advisories and consider alternative routes throughout the day.