Ring Road Central
Ring Road Central is an urban arterial road in Accra, Ghana, forming the central segment of the city's ring-road network. The road links key nodes such as Kwame Nkrumah Circle, Independence Avenue, and the Accra Central Station, passing through dense commercial, transport, and residential districts. It is an artery for public transport and urban mobility, handling significant daily traffic volumes.
History
The central ring road network, including Ring Road Central, was developed during the 1950s and 1960s to facilitate traffic flow around Accra's old city center and connect emerging commercial and administrative districts. Over the decades, the road has been resurfaced and modernized with interchanges and traffic management systems to handle increasing vehicle volumes.Route
Ring Road Central begins at Kwame Nkrumah Circle in the northwest, proceeding southeast through central Accra neighborhoods including Adabraka and Usshertown. It intersects other major routes such as Ring Road West, Independence Avenue, and Liberation Road, providing direct access to commercial centers, bus and tro-tro terminals, and government buildings.Landmarks
Significant locations along or adjacent to Ring Road Central include:- Kwame Nkrumah Circle – a major roundabout and transit hub linking Ring Road Central to other arterial routes.
- Black Star Square – the ceremonial and historical landmark at the southern end of the corridor.
- Various media offices, banks, commercial buildings, and retail centers along the road contributing to CBD activity.
Economy and urban character