Joshua Yaw Frederick Lartey is the DCE for Ayensuano
Correspondence from the Eastern Region
Several key bridges in the Ayensuano District of the Eastern Region have collapsed following a heavy downpour, crippling transportation and halting access to essential services along the Aye Kokooso route, according to residents and local officials.
The incident, which occurred several years ago, has left multiple communities completely cut off. The damage is most severe along the road that connects towns and villages to vital markets, schools, and healthcare facilities.
Speaking to GhanaWeb journalist, Eric Obeng Boateng, residents of the affected area expressed deep concern about the situation.
“About seven bridges collapsed after the downpour some years ago. We are calling on all stakeholders, including the government and the Ministry of Roads and Highways, to come to our aid. We are suffering,” one resident said.
Another said; “This is a major road. Nearly 80% of people traveling to nearby communities use this route, and it connects to almost three markets in the district. We urgently need the road and bridges reconstructed.”
Temporary bypasses have been created to ease the disruption, but these alternatives are proving unreliable, especially with more rainfall expected in the coming days.
District Chief Executive (DCE) for Ayensuano, Joshua Yaw Frederick Lartey, also confirmed the severity of the damage during an interview with GhanaWeb.
“The district assembly has deployed assessment teams and is working closely with relevant departments to develop a swift and lasting solution,” he said.
Meanwhile, frustrated motorists and farmers who depend on the route for their livelihoods have raised concerns about the growing economic impact of the situation.
“Our road has long been in a poor state, and now the bridges are broken too. Using this road has become extremely difficult for us, so we are pleading with the government to fix them urgently,” said a local motorist.
Joshua Yaw Frederick Lartey further noted that the poor condition of the roads had been a challenge even before the collapse of the bridges.
“Even before the bridges collapsed, residents were already struggling to use this road. Now, the collapse has completely cut them off from their farms and neighboring communities. We are appealing to the government to come to our aid without delay,” he emphasised.
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