The Ghana Police Service has announced temporary road closures and traffic diversions to ensure public safety and smooth traffic flow during the Inter-Denominational and Inter-Faith State Funeral for the victims of the recent military helicopter crash.
The funeral will take place at the Black Star Square on Friday, 15 August 2025.
Road Closures
The following roads will be closed in the vicinity of the event:
- 28th February Road from CEPS Traffic Light Intersection to Castle Road Junction.
- Osu Cemetery Traffic Light on Lokko Street.
- Castle Road from AU to Osu Cemetery Traffic Light.
- Starlet 91 Road is closed at the Ministries Traffic Light Intersection.
Traffic Divisions
- From La, Labone, and Osu towards Accra CBD & Ministries: Divert onto Salem Avenue Road at Castle Traffic Light to connect to Oxford Street.
- From Lokko Street, Osu towards Castle Road: Use Ajumaku Street and Oxford Street in Osu.
- From John Evans Atta Mills High Street towards Black Star Square: Divert onto Liberia Road at CEPS Traffic Intersection towards the National Theatre Traffic Light.
- From the AU Circle towards Castle Road via Osu Cemetery Traffic Light: Divert onto Abdul Diouf and King Hassan Roads to link up with Abdul Nasser Road near the Ghana Institute of Journalism.
Approved Vehicle Entry
Only vehicles with RED VIP windscreen stickers will be allowed entry into the Black Star Square arena.
Designated Car Parks
- VVIP & VIP — Black Star Square.
- Forecourt of the State House.
- International Conference Centre Access Bank Car Park.
- Osu Cemetery Car Park.
- Accra Sports Stadium Car Park.
- Ministries Area (including Ministry of Food and Agriculture Car Park, Marine Drive, Football Park).
- Afua Sutherland Car Park.
Towing and Enforcement
Parking in unauthorized areas or driving through roadblocks is strictly prohibited. Security vehicles and dignitary vehicles will be allowed entry only after thorough checks. Towing trucks will remove any abandoned, disabled, or wrongly parked vehicles in and around the event grounds.
Motorists are urged to plan alternative routes in advance and cooperate with the Police and other security agencies to ensure smooth traffic management.
By Peter Quao Adattor
