- AMA intensifies efforts to clear illegal structures and street vendors at Circle Neoplan Station
- Enforcement extends from AMA Head Office to hotspots like Kinbu Road, ECG Junction, and Opera Square
- Authorities target makeshift residences and businesses occupying public areas like bus stops
The Accra Metropolitan Assembly (AMA) has intensified its decongestion efforts as of Wednesday, May 21, with a particular focus on the busy Circle Neoplan Station. This operation is part of an ongoing initiative aimed at reducing congestion in the city by removing unauthorized structures, enforcing sanitation laws, and regulating street vendors.
The primary objective of the operation is to clear illegal constructions and relocate street vendors from areas meant for pedestrians and vehicles. Alongside traffic and sanitation enforcement, the initiative is designed to enhance safety and ease movement in high-traffic areas. AMA officials are emphasizing the importance of restoring order and ensuring compliance with city planning regulations to protect Accra’s urban environment.
The campaign, which began on Tuesday, May 20, initially targeted areas around the AMA Head Office, extending along key routes such as Kinbu Road to Railways, from the ECG Junction to the King Tackie Tawiah Statue, and from Opera Square to Adabraka. These areas have been identified as hotspots for street vending and severe traffic congestion, warranting immediate action.
Authorities have urged traders and commuters to cooperate fully with the taskforce to avoid conflicts during enforcement. The Assembly has also highlighted issues such as illegal electrical connections and the occupation of public spaces as makeshift residences, with individuals using these areas for personal belongings and mattresses.
AMA is committed to transforming Accra into a cleaner and safer city. Officials emphasized the urgent need to demolish illegal structures encroaching on bus stops, which are meant solely for passenger transit. One AMA representative pointed out, “Supermarkets have taken over these areas, severely disrupting public access.”
The Assembly has implemented strict guidelines requiring all bus stops in Accra to remain free from unauthorized activities and be maintained solely for public transport use, in line with sanitation and safety standards. “The primary goal is to ensure that all bus stops remain accessible for public use,” the representative added.
“All sanitation mandates must be upheld according to AMA standards. This focused effort at Circle Neoplan is just the beginning; similar initiatives will be extended to other bus stops that have been converted into trading zones,” the representative concluded.
