The Ashanti Regional Police Command has announced the temporary closure of roads in and around the Manhyia Palace as the Asante kingdom prepares to observe the one-week funeral celebration of the Asantehemaa.

The late Queenmother, Nana Konadu Yiadom III, was confirmed to have died on August 7, 2025.

The one-week observation has been slated for Thursday, August 21, 2025.

As part of security measures for the safe and smooth traffic management during the funeral, the following roads leading to the Manhyia Palace will be temporarily closed to vehicular traffic:

• Manhyia Bonjour Road (from Airport Roundabout to Manhyia Palace)
• Sumankwahene’s Junction Road to Manhyia Palace
• Nick Petroleum Filling Station Road to Manhyia Palace
• St. Ann’s Anglican Church Road to Manhyia Palace
• Manhyia Government Hospital Road through to Alaba
• Yokohene’s Palace Street leading to the Palace
• Hyiawuhemaa’s Palace Street
• Nana Akwasi Agyemang Junction to the Manhyia Museum

Traffic Diversion

Meanwhile, motorists have been advised to follow the traffic diversion arrangements as follows:

Commercial vehicles from Dichemso and Airport Roundabout, and private vehicles coming through the Manhyia Bonjour Road will be diverted through Asawase Police Station and Kainako Road towards the Kumasi Central Mosque to access the central business district.

Only invited guests and participants attending the one-week funeral celebration have been allowed access beyond the diversion points.

Traffic from 19 Steps Road near the Manhyia Roundabout through Alaba will be rerouted accordingly.

Vehicle Parking Arrangements

A. Approved Parking for Government Officials has been Antoa Station Car Park (only with official stickers)

B. Parking for Chiefs and Queen Mothers have been allowed at Melcom Car Park, and DKC Car Park.

Designated parking areas for the general public include: Central Mosque Car Park, Asawasi Methodist Park and the Atipimhene’s Park.

Free shuttle services will operate for the general public from the following locations to the Manhyia Palace: Asawasi Methodist Park and the Central Mosque Car Park.

The Police caution vehicles found parked in authorized areas will be towed to the Kumasi Metropolitan Assembly at a cost to the owner as they strictly note cars will not be allowed to drive through the blocked roads on the day.

Tricycles (Aboboyaa), rickshaw (Pragia) and motor bikes have been banned from accessing the closed roads or the event grounds during the one-week funeral celebration.

“This measure is to ensure safety, orderliness and smooth traffic flow. Operators of these tricycles (Aboboyaa), rickshaw (Pragia) and motor bikes are adviced to comply fully with these restrictions to avoid impoundment,” the statement read.

The Police is advising motorists and the general public to fully cooperate for smooth and effective traffic management.