Regional News of Sunday, 7 March 2021Source: www.ghanaweb.comReplacing 100-year-old Oterkporlu Bridge remains top priority – Ghana Highway AuthorityThe Oterkporlu Bridge in the Eastern RegionCorrespondence from Eastern RegionSeveral concerns have been raised by drivers, residents and various stakeholders over the years concerning the current state of the Oterkporlu Bridge in the Eastern Region. Meanwhile Eastern Regional Director of the Ghana Highway Authority when contacted by GhanaWeb said constructing a new bridge to replace the existing one remains a top priority for the government. Mr. Charles Adobofour said the Oterkporlu Bridge was part of 50 bridges earmarked for construction in various parts of the country to be sponsored by the Czech Republic. He said though works were expected to commence in October, 2020, this could not materialize, adding that the Oterkporlu Bridge is part of the first phase of bridges to be constructed. Rather than repairing the existing bridge, the highway director said a new bridge would be constructed at a different place to replace the old bridge.

Source: GhanaWeb March 07, 2021 09:33 UTC