The Ghana Police Service has imposed a temporary three-day restriction on transit concrete mixer trucks operating on roads in Accra and Tema, after concerns over concrete and other materials being spilled onto public roads.
The restriction will take effect on Friday, 28 August 2026, and remain in place until Sunday, 30 August 2026.
The decision was announced after a stakeholder meeting led by Ghana’s Inspector General of Police, Christian Tetteh Yohuno, on Thursday, 27 August. The engagement was held under the auspices of the National Security Secretariat and brought together owners and operators of transit concrete mixer trucks.
Authorities said the discussions focused on road safety compliance and adherence to traffic regulations. A central issue raised at the meeting was the repeated spillage of concrete and other materials from trucks during delivery operations.
Police described the spillage as a serious problem because it can obstruct traffic, create risks for motorists and pedestrians, and cause damage to road surfaces. Operators were therefore warned that materials must be properly contained throughout the delivery process and must not be allowed to discharge onto public roads.
Under the temporary directive, concrete mixer trucks are not permitted to carry out delivery operations within Accra during the three-day period. The Ghana Police Service said any vehicle found moving in violation of the order would face immediate enforcement action under the law.
The suspension is intended to give the authorities time to clear and clean road surfaces affected by accumulated concrete and debris. The measure applies during the specified period while police and other relevant stakeholders address the impact of the material left on roads.
Although the announcement refers to roads within both Accra and Tema, the police also specifically stressed that delivery operations by concrete mixer trucks within Accra were strictly prohibited for the duration of the directive.
The meeting included representatives from the Ministry of Roads and Highways and the Ghana Highways Authority, alongside the owners and operators of the affected vehicles. Their participation formed part of the engagement aimed at addressing compliance with road safety requirements and traffic rules.
The temporary restriction was announced by the Ghana Police Service following the stakeholder discussions and forms part of the authorities’ response to concerns about road conditions and the dangers posed by spilled construction materials.
The press release confirming the directive was signed by the Director-General of Public Affairs, Deputy Commissioner of Police Grace Ansah-Akrofi.
