The Buipe Bridge, which was constructed some 54 years go by Ghana's first President, Osagyefo Dr. Kwame Nkrumah is currently undergoing 20 day maintenance at a cost of about GHC50,000. The Ghana Highway Authority has, at the moment closed down the bridge to vehicular traffic and the travelling public since 17th February to 8th March 2017, to allow for emergency repair works to be carried out on the bridge. Meanwhile, when The Chronicle visited the Buipe Bridge, it is discovered that the bridge was not in good condition. On the other hand, some of the petty traders at the Buipe Bridge, who spoke to The Chronicle complained that the closure of the bridge has affected their business. However, the Northern Regional Director of the Ghana Highway Authority, Mr. Philip Samwini, insisted that barring any unforeseen circumstances, the repair works would be completed within the 20 days stipulated period.

Source: The North Africa Journal February 23, 2017 17:03 UTC