Commuters have expressed frustration over heavy traffic congestion around the Flower Pot Roundabout and Obetsebi Lamptey construction sites, with some drivers experiencing delays of several hours, particularly during rush hour.

Speaking on Citi FM’s Citi Breakfast Show on Thursday, November 14, 2024, residents and commuters called for urgent action to improve traffic management around these high-traffic construction areas.

One commuter highlighted the prolonged wait times near the Flower Pot area, noting that ongoing construction near Burma Camp has further aggravated the traffic situation.

“This Burma Camp traffic issue because of the Flower Pot construction, it hasn’t been easy. Even if you leave the office at 4:00 PM, by the time you’re through the Burma Camp Underpass and Major Mahama Roundabout to Spintex, it’s past 9:00 PM,” the commuter explained.

The lack of street lighting has added to the hazards, making nighttime driving perilous and leaving drivers anxious about potential security risks.

“What makes the issue worse is that the whole place has no street light. The place is pitch black, and you can’t see anything. Anytime you’re at a standstill in traffic for about 15 minutes, you feel unsafe—you have to roll up your windows and look over your shoulders,” one road user added.

Some residents questioned the timing of certain construction activities, like painting murals on interchange pillars, which they noted is often done during peak hours, causing additional delays.

“Why are non-essential things like mural painting being done during rush hour? These could be done at times that don’t interfere with people’s commute,” another commuter argued.

Over at Obetsebi Lamptey Circle, drivers reported similar issues, particularly as holiday traffic intensifies. Commuters travelling through the area said they often encounter heavy traffic without any visible work being done at certain spots.

“The situation along Obetsebi Lamptey is very bad, especially now that it’s getting close to Christmas. We’ve had to divert and use alternative routes. You can be stuck in traffic for so long and get to a point where there’s no clear reason for it. We’re pleading for the completion of these projects,” another frustrated driver shared.

Meanwhile, the Ministry of Roads and Highways has assured commuters who regularly travel along the Flower Pot Flyover, that the heavy traffic congestion plaguing the stretch is expected to ease by the close of business on Friday, November 15.

Ahmed Nasir Yartey, the Ministry’s Public Relations Officer, shared these updates during an interview with Caleb Kudah on the Citi Breakfast Show.