Regional News of Sunday, 28 March 2021Source: Michael Oberteye, ContributorA contract has been awarded for the construction of a new bridge to replace the existing Oterkporlu bridge in the Eastern Region. The new bridge to be constructed upstream of the century old current bridge follows the signing of the contract between the government of Ghana and construction firm, Joshob Construction Limited (JCL). The Oterkporlu Bridge is one of 50 bridges earmarked for construction under a €47m Czech Republic loan facility contracted in December 2018 after parliamentary approval. Aside the bridge, the contractors will also construct fifty meters of approach as well as additional works in linking the bridge to the existing road network. He described the Oterkporlu Bridge as a major bridge which boosts trade activities between the various Krobo Districts and other parts of the country.

Source: GhanaWeb March 28, 2021 14:37 UTC