Mr Govern Kwame Agbodzah, Minister for Roads and Highways, has ordered the closure of the deplorable Kotokuom Bridge as it has been identified as a threat to the lives of commuters since 2022.
The Minister with the Ashanti Regional Minister at the head of the Regional Security Council (RESEC) visited the bridge as part of a working visit to inspect and assess the state of the bridge.
According to the Road and Highways Minister available reports indicate that the bridge has been in a deplorable state since 2022.
He attributed the current state of the bridge to mining activities in the area with the heavy trucks causing extensive damage to the bridge.
He stressed that the Miners would not be allow to use heavy trucks directly on the bridge and ordered the immediate closure of the bridge to enable the contractor and the Engineer to mobilise and start work.
He commended the chiefs, residents and opinion leaders in the area for enduring the life threatening nature of the bridge all these years.
Mr. Govern Agbodza also inspected the main road leading to the Agenda 111 hospital project site and the Suame Interchange project.
Dr. Frank Amoakohene, the Ashanti Regional Minister also commended the local authorities for their support and cooperation.
He promised to collaborate with Ghana Water Company to work on the Suame Roundabout Interchange to reconnect water supply.
