Private cars, taxis, trotros, okadas and trucks will not be allowed to use lanes reserved for Ayalolo buses during peak hours when a pilot contraflow system starts on Tuesday, September 29.
The pilot is being introduced by the Greater Accra Passenger Transport Executive (GAPTE) and will cover four major corridors: Amasaman, Pokuase, Kasoa and Adenta.
Motorists who use the restricted lanes during the stated hours will be taken to court.
Under the new arrangement, Ayalolo buses heading towards the Accra Central Business District (CBD) will use lanes normally meant for traffic travelling in the opposite direction from 6am to 9am.
In the evening, from 4 pm to 7 pm, buses leaving the CBD will use lanes normally reserved for vehicles heading towards the CBD.
The special lanes will be clearly marked with traffic cones, reflective lane dividers and road signs to help motorists identify them.
GAPTE contraflow wardens will be stationed along the routes to enforce the system. Personnel from the Motor Traffic and Transport Department (MTTD) will also assist at some key intersections.
The pilot will run along four main corridors.
Amasaman Corridor
The designated pickup points will be Amasaman, Kwame Nkrumah Circle and Achimota.
Pokuase Corridor
Passengers will be picked up at Pokuase, Kwame Nkrumah Circle and Achimota.
Kasoa Corridor
The designated pickup points are Kasoa Main Station, Tuba Junction, Old Barrier, Weija Barrier and Kaneshie First Light.
Adenta Corridor
The pickup points will be Adenta Barrier, Madina Junction, Legon and 37 Hospital.
GAPTE is asking motorists, commercial drivers and the general public to cooperate with the officers managing the pilot. Motorists are also being urged to follow the restrictions during the designated peak hours.
