NRSA gives 21-day ultimatum for removal of billboards from footbridges

The National Road Safety Authority (NRSA) has issued a 21-day ultimatum. This applies to all Metropolitan, Municipal, and District Assemblies (MMDAs) in Greater Accra. They must remove outdoor advertising billboards from pedestrian bridges and vehicular footbridges.

This directive addresses concerns about non-compliance with the Services-Advertising Specification for Outdoor Signs (GS: 847:2019). The specification states that road or bridge arches should only be used for traffic management.

The NRSA aims to improve road safety by reducing visual distractions. They want to ensure that critical road infrastructure is used correctly. “We are taking this action to reduce visual distractions,” the Authority stated.

Assemblies have 21 days to comply with this directive. After that, the NRSA will enforce actions against any defaulters. “This is not just a regulatory requirement; it’s about protecting lives,” they emphasized.

The NRSA stressed that advertising should not compromise road safety. This directive is intended for the public's best interest.