Road Safety Authority, Assemblies to Clear Traders from Accra Walkways and Bus Stops

The National Road Safety Authority, working together with metropolitan and municipal assemblies, has announced a planned exercise aimed at removing traders from pedestrian walkways and bus stops along several major roads in Accra.

The initiative is intended to free up these spaces, which are meant for pedestrians and commuters, after they have reportedly been taken over by trading activities.

According to the announcement, the exercise will target key routes in the capital where traders have set up stalls and conducted business on walkways and at bus stops, obstructing their intended use.

The move forms part of efforts to improve safety and order on the capital’s roads. Pedestrian walkways are designed to provide safe passage for people on foot, while bus stops serve commuters awaiting public transport. When these areas are occupied by traders, both pedestrians and commuters face inconvenience and potential danger.

The National Road Safety Authority and the assemblies are expected to work together to carry out the exercise, combining national-level coordination with local enforcement.

Traders affected by the exercise will need to relocate from the affected walkways and bus stops. The announcement did not specify a timeline, but it signals that authorities intend to act to reclaim these public spaces.

The exercise reflects growing concern over the encroachment of pedestrian and transport infrastructure in Accra, where trading along major roads is common. Authorities hope that clearing these areas will enhance safety for road users and restore order along the capital’s busiest routes.

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