The Obetsebi Lamptey Interchange project is scheduled for completion by March 2025, according to the project engineer.
This update provides hope for improved traffic flow and reduced congestion in the area.
Speaking during an inspection tour, the engineer in charge of the project assured the public that the remaining works, which primarily involve final touches and auxiliary installations, are on track.
He emphasized that progress has been consistent, and barring unforeseen challenges, the March deadline will be met.
The interchange, once completed, is expected to significantly enhance connectivity between major roads in the capital, including those leading to the Kwame Nkrumah Circle, Kaneshie Market, Accra CMB and beyond.
Residents and commuters have expressed mixed feelings over the timeline, with many eagerly anticipating the benefits of the completed project.
Others have called for strict adherence to quality and safety standards to ensure durability and long-term efficiency.
Background
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo on Friday, November 29, 2024, commissioned the Phase Two of the Obetsebi Lamptey Interchange in Accra, reaffirming his government’s commitment to transformative development.
Describing the project as a milestone in Ghana’s journey towards modern infrastructure, President Akufo-Addo highlighted its potential to enhance mobility, boost economic growth, and improve the quality of life for Ghanaians.
The Minister for Roads and Highways, Francis Asenso-Boakye, provided an overview of the project, which includes a 389-meter bridge forming the third tier of the interchange. This bridge enables seamless traffic flow from Ring Road West, across the Obetsebi Lamptey Circle, and to the Abossey Okai traffic lights, significantly reducing delays.
At the ground level, a newly constructed roundabout facilitates access to Abossey Okai Road and ensures safe pedestrian crossings. Other enhancements include a pedestrian footbridge at the Awudome-Adjuma Crescent junction and a reconfiguration of the Nii-Teiko Din intersection on the Kaneshie-Mallam Road, improving traffic flow and accessibility.
The project also addresses longstanding flooding issues in the area with a comprehensive drainage system, incorporating major storm drains such as the Awudome, Kaneshie, and Mataheko drains.
He noted that the interchange will improve traffic flow to Korle Bu Teaching Hospital and along key corridors, reduce travel times and vehicle costs, and boost productivity for businesses. The President described the interchange as a catalyst for economic vibrancy, reducing the cost of doing business and attracting investments to the capital.
The President also highlighted other major infrastructure achievements, including the Pokuase Interchange, the Tamale Interchange, and the Bechem-Techimantia-Akomadan road. He noted that six interchanges have been completed under his administration, with 13 others currently under construction.
Constructed by QG Construction UK Limited and supervised by FAS Consult Limited, the project honors Emmanuel Obetsebi Lamptey, a key figure in Ghana’s independence movement, as its namesake.
