The Police Service has announced the temporary closure of some major roads in Accra today, Friday, March 6, as the country marks its 69th independence anniversary at the Jubilee House.
In a statement issued on Thursday, March 5, the Ghana Police Service said the restrictions are part of security and traffic management measures for the national celebration.
The service stated that the affected roads include Liberation Road from the Opeibea Intersection towards the Central Business District, Independence Avenue at the Ako Adjei Bypass, and Jawaharlal Nehru Road.
According to the Service, the roads will be reopened to traffic after the ceremony.
“The Ghana Police Service wishes to inform the general public, particularly motorists, that some roads in Accra will be temporarily closed on Friday, 6th March 2026, in connection with the 69th Independence Anniversary Celebration to be held at the Jubilee House,” the statement said.
It advised motorists using Liberation Road to divert through Kaokudi Road via the Kanda Highway to connect to Barnes Road towards the Central Business District. Alternatively, drivers may use Giffard Road towards Osu.
The statement further announced that motorists travelling on Independence Avenue will be redirected through the Kanda Highway to Ring Road Central and proceed to the 37th intersection and other destinations.
“No vehicle will be allowed to park in unauthorised places along the affected roads,” the police cautioned, adding that security vehicles and vehicles conveying dignitaries will be granted access after undergoing thorough security checks.
The police added that officers will be deployed to direct motorists to designated car parks and diversion points, while towing vehicles will be on standby to remove abandoned, disabled or wrongly parked vehicles.
It urged motorists to plan their journeys ahead of time and cooperate with officers on duty to ensure smooth traffic management during the Independence Day celebrations.
By: Rainbowradioonline.com/Ghana
