Commuters are expressing frustration over severe traffic congestion around the Flower Pot Roundabout and Obetsebi Lamptey Circle construction sites, with some drivers experiencing delays of several hours, particularly during peak hours.
In an interview on Citi FM’s Citi Breakfast Show on Thursday, November 14, 2024, commuters and residents called for urgent measures to improve traffic management in these high-traffic construction zones.
One commuter described the prolonged delays near the Flower Pot area, particularly exacerbated by ongoing construction near Burma Camp.
“This Burma Camp traffic issue due to the Flower Pot construction has been unbearable. Even if you leave the office at 4:00 PM, by the time you get through the Burma Camp Underpass and Major Mahama Roundabout to Spintex, it’s past 9:00 PM,” the commuter said.
The absence of street lighting has also worsened the situation, making nighttime driving hazardous and raising concerns about security. “What makes it worse is that the whole area is pitch black with no street lights.
When you’re stuck in traffic for 15 minutes, you start to feel unsafe—you have to roll up your windows and constantly check over your shoulder,” one road user remarked.
Additionally, some residents questioned the timing of certain construction activities, such as mural painting on interchange pillars, which they feel are being done during rush hour, contributing to further delays.
“Why are non-essential activities like mural painting being done during peak hours? These tasks could be scheduled at times that don’t disrupt commuters,” another commuter pointed out.
Similar issues have been reported at Obetsebi Lamptey Circle, particularly with the added pressure of holiday traffic.
Commuters in the area reported long delays, often without visible progress on certain sections of the road. “The situation at Obetsebi Lamptey is terrible, especially now that the holiday season is approaching.
We’ve had to take alternative routes, but sometimes you get stuck in traffic and realize there’s no reason for it. We’re pleading for these projects to be completed as soon as possible,” a frustrated driver shared.
In response, the Ministry of Roads and Highways assured commuters that traffic congestion along the Flower Pot Flyover is expected to ease by the end of business on Friday, November 15.
Ahmed Nasir Yartey, the Ministry’s Public Relations Officer, provided this update during an interview with Caleb Kudah on the Citi Breakfast Show.
