Independence Day: Police announce road closures in Accra for March 6 celebration

Motorists in Accra will face temporary traffic disruptions on Friday as sections of major roads around the seat of government are closed to facilitate activities marking Ghana’s 69th Independence Anniversary.

The Ghana Police Service announced that the restrictions will take effect on March 6, 2026, in connection with the national celebration scheduled to take place at the Jubilee House.

In a statement, the police said some key roads would be shut to traffic for the duration of the ceremony before being reopened after the event.

Affected routes

According to the police, the affected routes include:

· Liberation Road from the Opeibea Intersection towards the Central Business District
· Independence Avenue at the Ako Adjei By-pass
· Jawaharlal Nehru Road

Authorities say the closures are necessary to allow for security arrangements and the smooth movement of official convoys during the national event.

Alternative routes

Motorists travelling along Liberation Road have been advised to divert through Kaokudi Road via the Kanda Highway to connect to Barnes Road towards the Central Business District or alternatively use Giffard Road towards Osu.

Drivers approaching Independence Avenue will be redirected through the Kanda Highway to Ring Road Central before proceeding towards the 37 Intersection and other destinations.

The police cautioned motorists to plan their journeys in advance to avoid unnecessary delays and to make use of the designated alternative routes.

“The Police further advise motorists to plan their journeys ahead of time and use alternative routes where necessary,” the statement added.

Security arrangements

Security arrangements for the celebration will also include strict enforcement of parking regulations along the affected roads, with vehicles prohibited from stopping or parking at unauthorised locations.

The police indicated that traffic officers would be deployed at strategic points to guide drivers and ensure smooth traffic flow, while towing vehicles would be on standby to remove any abandoned, disabled or wrongly parked vehicles that could obstruct movement.

Security vehicles and vehicles conveying dignitaries will be allowed access only after undergoing the necessary security checks.

The police therefore urged members of the public to cooperate with officers on duty to ensure effective traffic management during the Independence Day celebration.