The Kumasi Metropolitan Assembly (KMA) has issued a second evacuation notice to occupants along the Santasi Roundabout–Asokwa Interchange corridor, instructing them to vacate the area by January 20, 2026 to facilitate ongoing road construction works.
In a statement dated January 12, 2026, the Assembly said the notice targets car dealers, mechanics, taxi operators, traders, squatters, and owners of temporary structures and billboards still operating along the corridor.
KMA recalled that an earlier directive, issued on September 24, 2025, required all affected occupants to leave by November 1, 2025. Despite multiple reminders, some individuals have not complied.
The statement noted that construction of the dual-carriage road linking Santasi to the Asokwa Interchange is already underway, and full public cooperation is necessary to ensure the project stays on schedule. Engineers from the Ghana Water Company Limited and the Electricity Company of Ghana are relocating utility installations along the route to facilitate the works.
The Assembly appealed to residents and traders to cooperate with engineers and project officials to prevent delays. Owners of affected garages were advised to contact the National Disaster Management Organisation, Physical Planning Department, and Department of Urban Roads for support and possible relocation.
KMA emphasized that compliance with the evacuation directive is essential for the timely completion of the road project, which is expected to enhance traffic flow and road safety in Kumasi.
