Ghana's GARID Project to build 1.95km storm drain on Kaneshie-Busia highway starting September 7

A significant infrastructure project aimed at mitigating perennial flooding in Accra is set to commence on September 7, 2026. The Greater Accra Resilient and Integrated Development (GARID) Project will construct a major underground stormwater drain along the Dr. Busia Highway within the Kaneshie area.

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The works will involve the construction of a double-cell underground rectangular drain measuring approximately 10 metres wide and 1.95 kilometres long, stretching from Pamprom Junction to First Light Junction.

Dr. Kwadwo Ohene Sarfo, Project Coordinator for GARID, announced that the works involve building a double-cell underground rectangular drain measuring approximately 10 meters wide and 1.95 kilometers long. This new drain will extend from Pamprom Junction to First Light Junction, replacing the current two 1.2-meter diameter pipes that are insufficient to handle the area's stormwater volume.

The construction is scheduled to run from September 2026 to October 2027. The new drain will connect to a recently completed section on the Accra Academy campus at one end and link to the existing drain at Pamprom Junction at the other. This initiative is part of the government's broader strategy to combat widespread flooding in the capital city.

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The new drain will replace the existing two 1.2-metre diameter pipes, which are inadequate to carry the volume of stormwater in the area.

Accra frequently experiences severe flooding during the rainy season, causing significant disruption and damage. The construction of this advanced drainage system is a critical step towards enhancing the city's resilience and protecting residents and infrastructure from the impacts of heavy rainfall.

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The construction is expected to run from September 2026 to October 2027.