By Frank Kwame Abbor, GNA
Ho, June 18, GNA – Authorities have announced a temporary road closure and traffic diversion in parts of Ho to facilitate urgent repair works on a collapsed culvert and a damaged section of road leading to the main entrance of Ho Technical University.
The measures, announced by the Ho Municipal Assembly and the Department of Urban Roads, will affect motorists, commuters and residents using the HTU Junction–Nogora Junction corridor and roads leading to the university’s main entrance.
A statement issued on June 17, by the Ho Municipal Assembly said a temporary diversion had been introduced from HTU Junction to Nogora Junction following the collapse of a culvert along the route.
The Department of Urban Roads also announced the temporary closure of the road leading to the main entrance of Ho Technical University off Rev. Trost Street from June 17 to July 17, 2026, to allow for urgent repair works on a collapsed section of the road.
The Assembly explained that the diversion was necessary to ensure the safety of road users and to allow contractors to undertake repair and reconstruction works on the affected infrastructure.
Motorists have been advised to use designated alternative routes and comply with traffic signs and directives from traffic management personnel during the period of the work.
According to the Department of Urban Roads, motorists and other road users seeking access to Ho Technical University through the main entrance should use the SSNIT Flats–Poly Link Road, also known as the Volta Vicharles Hotel Road, accessible from the SSNIT Flats Road.
Officials said the temporary closure and diversion were intended to safeguard lives and property while ensuring the successful completion of the repair works.
Both the Ho Municipal Assembly and the Department of Urban Roads expressed regret over any inconvenience the measures may cause and appealed to the public for patience, cooperation and strict adherence to traffic management arrangements throughout the repair period.
GNA
Edited by Maxwell Awumey/Benjamin Mensah