Private cars, taxis, trotros, okadas barred from Ayalolo lanes during peak hours

Starting Tuesday, September 29, private vehicles, taxis, motorbikes, okadas and trucks will be banned from lanes designated for Ayalolo buses during peak traffic times, according to a new pilot system. The Greater Accra Passenger Transport Executive (GAPTE) will introduce the pilot, affecting the Amasaman, Pokuase, Kasoa and Adenta corridors.

Violating the rule during restricted hours will lead to legal consequences. Buses heading towards Accra's Central Business District (CBD) will utilize lanes usually reserved for opposite-direction traffic from 6am to 9am. Conversely, buses departing from the CBD will use lanes reserved for vehicles approaching the CBD from 4pm to 7pm.

Traffic cones, reflective lane dividers, and road signs will clearly mark the designated lanes for motorists. GAPTE's contraflow wardens, backed by Motor Traffic and Transport Department (MTTD) personnel, will enforce the system at key intersections. The pilot will run on four major corridors. On the Amasaman Corridor, pickup points are at Amasaman, Kwame Nkrumah Circle, and Achimota.

The Pokuase Corridor serves passengers at Pokuase, Kwame Nkrumah Circle, and Achimota. The Kasoa Corridor includes Kasoa Main Station, Tuba Junction, Old Barrier, Weija Barrier, and Kaneshie First Light. Finally, the Adenta Corridor will have pickup points at Adenta Barrier, Madina Junction, Legon, and 37 Hospital. GAPTE encourages motorists, commercial drivers, and the public to collaborate with the enforcement officers and adhere to the restrictions during the designated peak hours.