Police Suspend Concrete Mixer Truck Operations In Accra, Tema For 3 Days

The Ghana Police Service has suspended the operation of concrete mixer trucks on roads within Accra and Tema from Friday, August 28 to Sunday, August 30, 2026, following concerns over concrete spillages that create hazards for road users and damage road surfaces.

The directive was announced after the Police, under the auspices of the National Security Secretariat, engaged owners and operators of transit mixer trucks on Thursday, August 27, on road safety and compliance with road traffic regulations.

According to the Police, the engagement focused on concerns arising from the operation of concrete mixer trucks and their impact on road users and road infrastructure.

“Stakeholders raised concerns about the spillage of concrete and other materials on the roads by the trucks, noting that such debris obstruct traffic, create hazards for motorists and other road users, and damage road surfaces,” the Police said.

The Service said the three-day restriction is intended to give authorities the opportunity to clean affected roads and remove concrete and other materials left on the road surfaces.

“The temporary restriction is intended to facilitate the clearing and cleaning of road surfaces affected by concrete and other materials,” the statement added.

The Police also directed operators to ensure that concrete or other materials are not discharged or left on roads during transportation and delivery operations.

It warned that the temporary suspension applies specifically to delivery operations within Accra and that trucks found operating in breach of the directive will face enforcement action.

“Any vehicle found moving in breach of the directive will be subject to appropriate enforcement action in accordance with the law,” the Police cautioned.

The engagement was led by Inspector-General of Police, Christian Tetteh Yohuno, and attended by representatives of the Ministry of Roads and Highways, the Ghana Highways Authority, as well as owners and operators of concrete mixer trucks.