The
Ministry
of
Roads
and
Highways
through
the
Ghana
Highways
Authority,
has
announced
the
imminent
commencement
of
repair
works
on
two
key
bridges
in
the
Greater
Accra
Region
–
the
Kojo
Ashong
and
the
Afienya
Steel
Bridge.
These
bridges
have
been
a
cause
for
concern
due
to
their
deteriorating
condition,
leading
to
significant
traffic
congestion
and
posing
a
safety
risk
to
both
motorists
and
pedestrians.
The
upcoming
repair
works
form
part
of
a
larger
infrastructure
improvement
plan,
which
aims
to
enhance
road
safety
and
improve
traffic
flow
in
the
region.
A
video
announcement
from
the
Ghana
Highways
Authority,
sighted
by
Citi
News
on
Saturday,
July
6,
emphasised
the
importance
of
these
repair
works
for
the
safety
and
longevity
of
the
two
bridges.
The
announcement
also
included
specific
details
about
the
closure
of
the
bridges.
The
Kojo
Ashong
bridge
is
scheduled
to
be
closed
to
traffic
at
midnight
on
July
6,
2024,
while
the
Afienya
steel
bridge
will
follow
suit,
closing
to
traffic
at
midnight
on
Monday,
July
15,
2024.
The
Authority
has
estimated
that
the
repair
works
on
both
bridges
will
be
completed
within
a
two-week
timeframe.
In
the
announcement,
the
Authority
expressed
its
commitment
to
resolving
the
situation
as
quickly
as
possible,
with
its
engineers
and
technical
team
poised
to
work
diligently
on
the
project.
The
Authority
urged
the
public
to
cooperate
and
exercise
patience
during
this
period,
as
these
works
are
crucial
for
ensuring
safety
and
restoring
normal
traffic
flow.
“These
repair
works
are
crucial
for
maintaining
the
safety
and
longevity
of
the
two
bridges.
The
Kojo
Ashong
bridge
will
be
closed
to
traffic
on
July
6,
2024,
at
midnight.
The
Afienya
steel
bridge
will
also
be
closed
to
traffic
on
Monday,
July
15,
2024,
at
midnight.
Both
repair
works
will
last
for
two
weeks.”
“We
understand
the
inconvenience
this
causes
and
assure
you
that
our
engineers
and
technical
team
will
work
diligently
to
address
the
situation
as
quickly
as
practicable.
Your
cooperation,
and
patience,
are
greatly
cherished
as
we
work
towards
ensuring
your
safety
and
restoration
of
normal
traffic
flow,”
it
stated.
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