Police Suspend Concrete Mixer Truck Operations in Accra, Tema From August 28

The Ghana Police Service has directed owners and operators of concrete mixer trucks to suspend operations on roads within Accra and Tema from Friday, August 28 to Sunday, August 30, 2026.

The three-day restriction follows an engagement between the Police, under the auspices of the National Security Secretariat, and owners and operators of transit mixer trucks on Thursday, August 27, 2026.

The meeting was led by the Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Mr Christian Tetteh Yohuno, and focused on road safety, compliance with traffic regulations and concerns over the impact of concrete mixer trucks on road users and road infrastructure.

During the engagement, stakeholders raised concerns about the spillage of concrete and other construction materials onto roads by mixer trucks.

According to the Police, such debris can obstruct traffic, create serious hazards for motorists and other road users, and contribute to damage to road surfaces.

Operators were therefore urged to ensure that concrete or other materials are not discharged or left on roads during transportation and other operations.

The Police said concrete mixer trucks will not be permitted to operate on roads within Accra and Tema from Friday, August 28 through Sunday, August 30.

The temporary restriction is intended to allow authorities to facilitate the clearing and cleaning of road surfaces affected by concrete and other materials.

The Police further warned that any concrete mixer truck found moving in breach of the directive would be subject to appropriate enforcement action in accordance with the law.

The Service has also directed that, during the suspension period, concrete mixer trucks are not to undertake delivery operations within Accra.

The engagement brought together representatives from the Ministry of Roads and Highways, the Ghana Highways Authority, as well as owners and operators of concrete mixer trucks.

The Police said the engagement forms part of efforts to improve road safety, ensure compliance with road traffic regulations and protect road infrastructure.

The directive was contained in a press release dated August 27, 2026, signed by Grace Ansah-Akrofi, Deputy Commissioner of Police and Director-General of Public Affairs.

The temporary restriction has also been independently reported by Ghanaian media.