Kumasi assembly orders Abrepo Junction occupants to vacate by October 4 for interchange works

The Kumasi Metropolitan Assembly (KMA) has issued a final notice to traders, garage operators, businesses and other occupants at Abrepo Junction and adjoining areas to vacate the designated project corridor by Sunday, October 4, 2026.

The directive is to make way for preparatory and enabling works under Phase 1 of the Suame Interchange Project. The Assembly warned that enforcement and demolition will begin shortly after the deadline, with a designated demolition and enforcement team starting the removal of unauthorised structures, goods, equipment, building materials and other items within the affected area from Thursday, October 8.

The KMA said the notice follows earlier engagements with affected stakeholders and an initial communication issued on August 25, 2026, asking occupants to relocate voluntarily. It advised affected occupants to remove their belongings before the deadline and warned that the Assembly will not be responsible for loss or damage to items left behind.

Phase 2 of the Suame Interchange Project is currently 87% complete and is expected to open to traffic in October. Its completion will pave the way for intensive construction under Phase 1, which includes a three-tier interchange at Suame, two overpasses at Abrepo and Krofrom junctions, and the widening of the Eastern and Western Bypass Roads.

At Abrepo, initial works will include relocating utility infrastructure, including Ghana Water Company Limited pipelines and Electricity Company of Ghana lines, alongside preparations for traffic management within the project corridor. Traders who require alternative space have been directed to the Racecourse Market, while garage operators have been advised to contact the Works Engineer there for help identifying relocation sites.