{
  "id": 6159580,
  "title": "Authorities deploy drones to monitor traffic as GARID drainage works cause congestion",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/07/authorities-deploy-drones-to-monitor-traffic-as-garid-drainage-works",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-07T18:27:16.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Adom Online",
    "slug": "adom-online",
    "url": "https://www.adomonline.com/authorities-deploy-drones-to-monitor-traffic-as-garid-drainage-works-cause-congestion/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Authorities in Accra have ramped up surveillance of major roads amidst ongoing drainage construction for the Greater Accra Resilient and Integrated Development (GARID) project, which is disrupting vehicular flow. The city's traffic management authorities are scrutinizing drone footage from a recent monitoring mission to gain a more detailed understanding of traffic conditions and pinpoint sections experiencing heavy congestion. The initiative aims to evaluate the project's impact on road closures and construction, as well as devise strategies to alleviate the growing traffic bottlenecks. While the overall traffic situation is still under control, congestion is starting to accumulate on key routes, especially during the evening rush hour as residents return from work. Notably, Graphic Road from Accra Central, the stretch connecting Obetsebi Lamptey and Mortuary Road, and the route from Obetsebi Lamptey leading to Circle are among the affected areas. The surge in traffic is primarily attributed to commuters returning home from their daily work. Authorities are maintaining a close watch on the situation, employing drone surveillance to evaluate traffic flow and assist in making informed decisions on traffic management measures. In addition, some commuters traveling to Kasoa have reportedly chosen to walk parts of their journey to avoid being ensnared in the escalating congestion. It is anticipated that the data collected from the monitoring efforts will aid authorities in pinpointing potential solutions to enhance traffic flow as the GARID drainage works progress.",
  "summary": "Authorities have intensified monitoring of traffic on major roads in Accra as ongoing drainage construction under the Greater Accra Resilient and Integrated Development (GARID) project continues to affect vehicular movement. Drone footage captured during today’s monitoring exercise is being reviewed to provide authorities with a clearer picture of traffic conditions and identify areas…",
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  "coverage": {
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}