Residents of Acherensua and Ntotroso in the Asutifi South and North Districts of the Ahafo Region are urgently calling on the government to repair the dilapidated bridge over the Tano River that connects the two communities.
The residents have appealed to Kwame Governs Agbodza, the Minister of Roads and Highways, and Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, the Minister of Finance, to collaborate in finding a lasting solution to this pressing issue.
Mr. Agbodza recently visited the Acherensua-Ntotroso road to assess the condition of the stretch, along with other routes in the region, including Tepa-Goaso and Kenyasi inland roads.
The bridge, which was built during the colonial era, has not undergone any major renovations and collapsed four years ago. Since then, it has posed a significant danger to both drivers and passengers.
A commercial driver, Yaw Ampofo, expressed concern over the deteriorating bridge, noting that it has made taxi operations unprofitable and put lives at risk, turning what should be a vital transport route into a potential death trap.
“The promise made by the previous government to repair the bridge within six months has not been fulfilled, and the current administration must prioritize completing this critical project,” Mr. Ampofo said.
Linda Asor, a farmer and regular passenger on the route, added that the broken bridge forces travelers to take longer detours to Kenyasi and back, which increases transportation costs.
The residents are calling on the relevant authorities to take urgent action to prevent further hardship for commuters and restore safe, affordable transportation for the affected communities.
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