The Ghana Police Service has announced a series of temporary road closures in Accra on Friday, 15 August 2025, to facilitate the inter-denominational and inter-faith State Funeral for victims of last week’s military helicopter crash.

The ceremony will take place at Independence Square.

According to a statement from the Police Public Affairs Directorate, the closures will be in effect from 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., and are aimed at ensuring public safety and smooth traffic management during the funeral.

Roads to be Closed

28th February Road: CEPS Traffic Light → Castle Road Junction

Lokko Street: Osu Cemetery Traffic Light

Castle Road: AU Circle → Osu Cemetery Traffic Light

Starlet 91 Road: Ministries Traffic Light Intersection

Traffic Diversions

The police have outlined diversion routes for affected motorists:

From La/Labone/Osu to CBD: Castle Traffic Light → Salem Avenue → Oxford Street

From Lokko Street to Castle Road: Ajumaku Street → Oxford Street (Osu)

From Atta Mills High Street to Black Star Square: CEPS Intersection → Liberia Road → National Theatre

From AU Circle to Castle Road: Abdul Diouf Road → King Hassan Road → Abdul Nasser Road (GIJ)

Public Advisory

The Police Service is urging motorists to use alternative routes, follow officers’ directions, and expect delays.

Travellers are advised to plan their journeys accordingly.

Emergency Contacts

Road Policing: 0550323323 / 02755000156

General Emergencies: 122 / 18555

WhatsApp Alerts (videos/images): 0206639121

Social Media: @GhPoliceService (Facebook/Twitter)

 

Further details are available on the Ghana Police Service website: www.police.gov.gh.