The Ministry of Aviation will introduce a light rail system in the airport area

Aviation Minister Joseph Kofi Adda said his team was considering the introduction of a light rail system, overhead and the extension of road networks into the airport area to avoid traffic jams.

Kofi Adda revealed this information at a press evening with the aim of involving the media in ongoing projects and ongoing problems in the aviation sector.

According to Kofi Adda, the extension of road networks and the introduction of additional transport means address concerns about possible congestion around Kotoka International Airport (KIA), while the number of travelers continues to grow due to expansion observed in the aviation sector. industry.

Mr. Adda explained that the establishment of additional road infrastructure would greatly help to avoid road traffic and improve the experience of visitors and tourists.

He added that "the plans are well advanced to double the roads in the airport area and build air routes in the enclave of the airport city.We also take into account the light rails on the aerial and ground views, and we went far in terms of concept and costs, and we are waiting for the final figures and the specifications to be able to bring it to the attention of the government and obtain its authorization so that we can start the work. "

Railway connection system

An airport rail link is a service providing rail pbadenger transport between an airport and a nearby city, in main lines or in commuter trains, or by another means of transport, while direct links operate directly to the airport terminal. # 39; airport.

The system offers pbadengers a shorter commute time and easy interconnection with other public transport, while the authorities benefit from less traffic congestion and congestion. In addition, the connections benefit airports by attracting more pbadengers via easy access.

Currently, the new three terminal can handle up to five million pbadengers a year, with an additional capacity of 2.5 million pbadengers from the former two terminal, a total planned number of 7, 5 million pbadengers a year.