Volta Region to become Ghana's first model road safety zone by June 2024
DVLA set to transform Volta Region into Ghana's model road safety zone by June 2024, targeting 40% highway fatalities reduction by next year.
The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority (DVLA) will unveil a comprehensive safety initiative making the Volta Region Ghana's first model road safety zone by June 2024. This intervention directly targets the corridor from Accra through Ho, Kpando and Kpkivi, where over 40% of national highway fatalities occur despite covering just 3% of Ghana's roads. The Very Smart Safety Corridor project leverages the region's existing national monuments and extensive bus terminals to create a replicable safety framework for other regions.
DVLA Director George Asamoah outlined that this transformation will integrate new technologies, stakeholder partnerships and policy reforms specifically designed for the corridor's high-risk stretches. The Volta Region's designation responds to its disproportionate share of road crashes, with officials acknowledging that concentrated safety efforts here could yield significant national reductions in road deaths. Current statistics reveal a grim pattern where vulnerable road users bear the brunt of accidents across Ghana's transportation network.
Implementation will commence immediately following the safety summit held in Ho on 30th November 2023, with pilot measures rolling out across the corridor in the coming months. The initiative marks a strategic shift toward localized, data-driven safety solutions rather than blanket national policies. With the Volta Region's unique infrastructure and cultural landscape, authorities aim to establish a blueprint for systemic road safety reform that can be adapted nationwide.
