Also known as: DUR
Department of Urban Roads — manages urban road infrastructure and desilting of major storm drains in Ghana, responsible for projects including the Suame Interchange.
Verbatim sentences from the source article.
Joy Online
The Director-General of the Department of Urban Roads, James Oduro Amoo-Gottfried, says the local roads component of the Suame Interchange Phase Two project will be fully completed and opened to traffic by October 2026. …
Suame Interchange Phase Two to be fully completed, handed over by October 2026 – Urban Roads Director-GeneralJoy Online
… nment, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs, Ahmed Ibrahim, has rejected claims that Metropolitan, Municipal and District Chief Executives (MMDCEs) are responsible for the failure to desilt major storm drains, insisting that the responsibility lies with the Department of Urban Roads …
Urban Roads, not MMDCEs, responsible for desilting major drains – Local Gov’t ministerJoy Online
… Accra’s formal drainage infrastructure – the network of channels, culverts, and retention facilities maintained by the Accra Metropolitan Assembly and the Department of Urban Roads is chronically under-maintained, inadequately funded, and architecturally insufficient for the city …
Governing The Rain: Flood risk, institutional failure, and the politics of urban infrastructure in AccraJoy Online
… Roads and drainage GhIE further called for the formal integration of the Department of Urban Roads and the Ghana Highway Authority into the country’s flood response strategy. …
Ghana Institution of Engineering prescribes 19-point plan to tackle perennial floodingJoy Online
… He further urged the immediate deployment of security agencies and emergency responders to support affected communities and work alongside the Department of Urban Roads and the Ghana Highway Authority to restore access on flooded roads. …
Ntim Fordjour sympathises with flood victims, urges swift government interventionJoy Online
… agencies and emergency services in a well-coordinated full-scale rescue operation, emergency response and… pic.twitter.com/ozHDXlTPWx— John Ntim Fordjour MP (@NtimFordjour) June 29, 2026 According to him, emergency institutions should work alongside the Department of Urban Roads …
Ntim Fordjour calls for coordinated national rescue operation as Accra battles floodsJoy Online
… Ntim Fordjour stated. “Without delay, this is the time to activate all security agencies and emergency services in a well-coordinated full-scale rescue operation, emergency response and relief, while working with Department of Urban Roads and Ghana Highway Authority to ensure key …
Ntim Fordjour calls for one-week disaster emergency declaration as floods overwhelm AccraJoy Online
… The delegation, led by Mr Maud Gbeckor-Kove, a Development Engineer with the Department of Urban Roads, paid a courtesy call on the Mayor of Kumasi, Mr Richard Ofori Agyemang Boadi, before inspecting the project site. …
JICA commends preparatory works on Santasi-Asokwa dual carriageway projectJoy Online
… He said the publication was intended to support planning and decision-making by key road sector institutions, including the Ghana Highway Authority, the Department of Urban Roads and the Department of Feeder Roads. …
Emeritus Prof. K.K. Adarkwa’s new book ranks Ghana’s districts by road maintenance deficitDaily Guide
… All implementing agencies including Ghana Highway Authority, Department of Urban Roads, and Department of Feeder Roads obtained Public Procurement Authority Board approval for single-source and restricted tender awards, part of the report stated. …
Over 90% Of Road Projects Awarded Competitively – GovtThe Minister of Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs has directed GAPTE to operate Aayalolo buses on the new contra-flow system strictly according to advertised departure times, regardless of whether buses are full, to promote time management and change public behaviour.
2 October 2026 · Joy Online →
The Minister of Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs has directed GAPTE to operate Aayalolo buses on the new contra-flow system strictly according to advertised departure times, regardless of whether buses are full, to promote time management and change public behaviour.
2 October 2026 · Joy Online →
The Minister of Local Government has directed GAPTE, which operates the Aayalolo buses, to adhere strictly to advertised departure times for the newly launched contra-flow system, arguing that punctuality will encourage passengers to adjust their schedules and improve time management behaviour.
1 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Residents along Castle Road to Kingdom Books in Osu have opposed a government proposal to convert the road into a dual carriageway, citing the planned demolition of ancestral homes and loss of cultural heritage as part of Ghana's 70th independence anniversary development projects. Residents suggested alternative routes that would minimise the impact on affected properties.
1 October 2026 · Joy Online →
The Greater Accra Passenger Transport Executive reported a major improvement in travel time on the Adenta-Accra corridor following the introduction of a contra-flow arrangement for Ayalolo Bus Rapid Transit services, with journeys completed in approximately 23 minutes during peak hours compared to the previous two-and-a-half hours. About 8,000 passengers were transported from Adenta towards Accra during the morning session of the first day of implementation on 29 September 2026.
1 October 2026 · Joy Online →
The Greater Accra Passenger Transport Executive has assured commuters that Aayalolo buses operating on newly introduced contra-flow lanes are not speeding, with drivers receiving special training to ensure passenger safety. Safety was a major consideration in planning and implementation, with involvement from transport, security and road safety agencies.
30 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's government will introduce contra-flow lanes for Ayalolo buses on the Amasaman–Accra, Adenta–Accra and Kasoa–Accra corridors from September 29, 2026, operating during peak hours (6–9 am and 4–8 pm) to reduce journey times and congestion into the CBD.
28 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's Ministry of Local Government has introduced contra-flow arrangements for Aayalolo Bus Rapid Transit services on the Amasaman–Accra, Adenta–Accra, and Kasoa–Accra corridors during peak commuting hours (6–9 am and 4–8 pm) starting September 29. The dedicated lanes will be reserved exclusively for authorised Aayalolo buses, with private vehicles and other unauthorised road users prohibited, as part of efforts to reduce congestion and improve public transport reliability to the CBD.
28 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Minister for Works has directed local assemblies to clear vehicles from diversion routes ahead of a temporary closure of the Pamprom Junction-to-First Light section of the Dr. Busia Highway on Monday for drainage improvement works under the GARID Project. The minister emphasised the need for a robust Traffic Management Plan and public education to minimise disruption.
4 September 2026 · The Chronicle →
The Ablekuma North Municipality is constructing a new underground drainage system at Dansoman Junction to address persistent flooding; the new drain will measure two metres high and five metres wide, significantly larger than the existing system, and is expected to improve stormwater flow and road conditions.
21 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The Director-General of the Department of Urban Roads says about 15 kilometres of inner roads within Suame and surrounding areas have been completed to facilitate traffic diversion ahead of construction of the Suame Interchange. He urged traders and others occupying areas within the road's right-of-way to voluntarily vacate to allow the project to proceed without delays.
10 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The Department of Urban Roads Director-General says the local roads component of the Suame Interchange Phase Two project, covering approximately 15 kilometres and including three overpasses, will be fully completed and opened to traffic by October 2026 to provide alternative routes and reduce congestion.
8 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The Local Government Minister has rejected claims that Metropolitan, Municipal and District Chief Executives are responsible for failure to desilt major storm drains, stating that the Department of Urban Roads holds the mandate and funds for such work. He noted that MMDAs receive only 10 per cent of the District Assemblies Common Fund for sanitation, making large-scale desilting impossible alongside other sanitation obligations.
13 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The article argues that Accra's perennial flooding is fundamentally a governance crisis rooted in institutional failures and inadequate urban planning, rather than a natural disaster cycle. The city's vulnerability stems from low-lying topography, an aging drainage system designed for a much smaller population, and a river network that existing infrastructure cannot accommodate.
6 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ghana Institution of Engineering has issued a position statement calling for sweeping reforms to address Ghana's recurring flooding, proposing a 19-point plan spanning immediate, medium and long-term actions. The statement, released after recent floods in Accra killed at least 12 people and displaced thousands, emphasizes that Ghana has sufficient technical knowledge to solve the problem but lacks implementation of established solutions.
30 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Rev. John Ntim Fordjour, Ranking Member on Parliament's Defence and Interior Committee, has called on the government to declare Accra a disaster emergency zone for one week and mobilise all security agencies and emergency services in response to devastating floods that have inundated homes, businesses and roads across the capital.
30 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Rev. John Ntim Fordjour, Ranking Member on Parliament's Defence and Interior Committee, has called for the government to declare Accra a one-week disaster emergency to enable security agencies and emergency responders to undertake coordinated rescue and relief operations. He also urged closer coordination between emergency services and road sector agencies to restore access to flood-affected communities.
30 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Rev. John Ntim Fordjour, Ranking Member on Parliament's Defence and Interior Committee, has called on the government to declare Accra a disaster emergency zone for one week following widespread flooding from torrential rains. He urges immediate activation of security agencies and emergency services for coordinated rescue and relief operations to prevent further loss of life and property damage.
30 June 2026 · Joy Online →
A consulting team from the Japan International Cooperation Agency has expressed satisfaction with preparatory works for the Santasi Roundabout to Asokwa Interchange dual carriageway project in Kumasi, commending the Kumasi Metropolitan Assembly for clearing the right of way. The Chief Consultant for JICA said contractor procurement would commence under the Japanese government once the inspection was completed and found satisfactory, with officials to conduct a final inspection and submit a report to facilitate the project's continuation.
19 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Emeritus Professor Kwasi Kwafo Adarkwa has published "Navigating the Towns and Roads in Ghana," a district-by-district assessment of Ghana's road infrastructure and maintenance deficits across 16 regions. The book aims to provide a practical tool for policymakers, planners, engineers and local authorities, as more than 50% of Ghana's approximately 42,000 kilometres of roads are not in good condition.
17 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The Minister of State in charge of Government Communications stated that over 90 percent of road projects under the 'Big Push' initiative were awarded through competitive tendering, refuting claims of abuse of single-sourcing procurement. Of 1,441 road contracts awarded by the Ministry of Roads and Highways, 1,301 were awarded through open or competitive tendering, with the remaining 140 awarded under the 'Big Push' initiative through various procurement methods.
16 June 2026 · Daily Guide →
The Minister of State for Government Communications has dismissed allegations of abuse in single-source procurement by the Ministry of Roads and Highways under the Big Push infrastructure programme, stating that a government investigation found more than 90 per cent of road contracts awarded in 2025 and 2026 were procured through open competitive tendering.
16 June 2026 · The Chronicle →
The government defended its 'Big Push' infrastructure programme, revealing through a 72-page investigative report commissioned by President Mahama that 47.14 per cent of contracts were awarded through sole-source procurement, contrary to allegations of widespread non-competitive contract awards.
15 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The government says that 90.28 per cent of all road contracts awarded since 2025 were subjected to competitive procurement procedures, according to a 72-page report by the Senior Presidential Advisor on Governmental Affairs following allegations of sole-source procurement abuse by investigative outlets.
15 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The government has dismissed allegations that the Ministry of Roads and Highways abuses sole-source procurement, revealing that only 4.58 per cent of road contracts awarded under the current administration were procured through sole-sourcing. A 72-page investigative report commissioned by President John Mahama found no evidence of widespread abuse of sole-source procurement in road contract awards.
15 June 2026 · Joy Online →
A forensic audit commissioned by President Mahama into Ghana's organisation of the 2023 African Games has revealed over $40 million in avoidable costs and financial irregularities. The audit identified questionable claims, inflated rates and omitted works across projects, with the Borteyman Sports Complex alone accounting for an estimated $34.43 million in omissions and scope reductions from its original contract value of $145.09 million.
25 May 2026 · Joy Online →