[Check This Out] Some Major Roads In Accra To Be Temporarily Closed Down On Sept. 15

On Tuesday, September 15,some major roads in the capital city of Ghana,Accra will be temporarily closed down to traffic as ECOWAS leaders visit for a meeting at the Peduase Lodge. 

At least leaders from eight counties will be attending the high-powdered meeting to discuss how to resolve the ongoing crisis in Mali. 

President Akufo-Addo as Chairman of the ECOWAS will be hosting the leaders, as such,Ghana has to facilitate their ease of movement and other diplomatic obligations. 

Superintendent Sasu Mensah of the Motor Traffic & Traffic Development (MTTD) told the media at a press briefing on Sunday that the closure is to ensure a safe passage for the diplomats while they visit. 

According to him,the road closure will help to prevent unnecessary delays,as the diplomats move to their meeting venue. 

He announced the roads will be closed temporarily on Tuesday will be :

• The Kotoka International Airport to the Liberation Road at Opeibea 

• The airport bypass to Giffard Road through to the Liberation Road

• Kempinski hotel to the National Theater on the Independence avenue 

• Liberation Road through to N4 to Peduase Lodge

• Liberation Road from 37 to Obasanjo Street,Tang Palace Hotel 

• Independence Avenue to Ako-Adjei.

He cautioned the general public to adhere to traffic regulations ad the country hosts the diplomats. 

"Motorists should park on the right when they see the convoy approaching," he said. "Any inconvenience caused us deeply regretted."

He pleaded with the general public to to pay heed to the announcement and use alternative routes. 

Superintendent Sasu Mensah advised that motorists should plan their journeys with the announcement in mind on Tuesday to avoid delays and discomfort. 

Source:myjoyonline.com