Project Manager for the Accra-Tema Motorway expansion project, Ing. Ben Sackey, has assured commuters that the ongoing diversions along the stretch are temporary and will be implemented in phases, with each section expected to last only a few weeks.

Speaking on the Joy Super Morning Show, Ing. Sackey explained that the project team is working on old drainage culverts one at a time, after which traffic will be restored to the newly constructed concrete sections before moving on to the next point.

“It’s like a series of diversions — temporary ones,” he said. “Within one month, within two weeks, within three weeks, one culvert is done, and traffic is put back onto the concrete road.”

He stressed that the approach is deliberate, aimed at fixing long-standing structural issues beneath the motorway before final surfacing is done.

“We want to ensure that we solve all the problems first before we come to do the final pavement and then put traffic back permanently,” Ing. Sackey explained.

According to him, the phased method reduces long-term disruption and prevents the need for future excavations after the road has been fully paved.

The clarification comes after a wave of complaints from motorists who have raised concerns about congestion, delays, and confusion caused by the diversions, particularly during rush hours.

The Accra-Tema Motorway, which connects Ghana’s capital to its main port and industrial zones, handles thousands of vehicles daily. The expansion project is expected to significantly improve traffic flow, safety, and drainage once completed.

Project authorities are urging commuters to remain patient, assuring that each diversion is short-lived and necessary to guarantee the durability of the final road.