The Greater Accra Regional Minister, Daniel Nii Kwartei Titus-Glover, has called on residents and municipal authorities to take collective responsibility for maintaining the newly inaugurated Flower Pot Interchange.
He emphasized that proper upkeep is essential to preserving its functionality and visual appeal.
Speaking at the commissioning ceremony on Tuesday, November 19, 2024, Titus-Glover underscored the importance of cleanliness and order around the interchange.
He warned against the proliferation of kiosks and containers, noting that such structures could detract from the infrastructure’s efficiency and aesthetic value.
“We also share the responsibility to maintain and use these resources wisely. In this light, I would like to urge the municipal assemblies, particularly Ledzorkuku, and Ayawaso West Wuogon, under whose jurisdiction this interchange falls, to ensure that this area is kept clean.
“Additionally, I don’t want to see kiosks, and containers littered around. It will destroy the beauty that we are witnessing and commissioning today,” he stated.
The Flower Pot Interchange represents a major step forward in addressing traffic congestion and enhancing connectivity across the Greater Accra Region.
It is expected to ease travel between key locations, including Cantonments, Burma Camp, East Legon, Spintex, and Tema, significantly improving the daily commute for residents.
This infrastructure includes an 802-meter dual carriageway viaduct with an asphalt surface, a 140-meter ramp linking Shiashie to Airport Hills, and an 80-meter ramp connecting the viaduct to the Tema-bound Motorway.
Additionally, a new road runs through the old East Legon tunnel, with a 200-meter link from Cantonments via the Giffard Road interchange.
The redesigned Flower Pot roundabout also features pedestrian walkways, streetlights, road markings, and traffic signals to enhance safety and accessibility.
The project, completed at a cost of GH¢677,839,999.5, was executed by China Railway No. 5 Engineering Gh. Ltd, with Deoke Consult Ltd as the project consultant.
Initiated on March 7, 2017, the interchange was completed in 93 months, funded by Afrexim Bank in collaboration with the Government of Ghana.