The Ministry of Roads and Highways has announced reopening the Atimpoku-Asikuma road following severe flooding that temporarily disrupted traffic.
In a press release issued on June 30, 2024, the Ministry stated that an assessment by the Ghana Highway Authority confirmed the 8.2m span bridge over the Fodoga River remains in good condition.
“The attention of the Ministry of Roads and Highways has been drawn to a viral video on social media indicating that a portion of the Atimpoku-Asikuma road, near the police barrier, has caved in as a result of severe flooding of a section of the road, following a heavy downpour of rain on Saturday, 29th June 2024”.
“The Ministry wishes to inform the public that an assessment undertaken by the Ghana Highway Authority after the flood receded, indicates that the 8.2m span bridge over the Fodoga River is in good condition. Hence, the road is now open to traffic”.
However, the flood damaged approximately 120m of the road’s sealed surface. The Ministry is mobilizing resources for emergency repairs and plans to collaborate with the Ghana Hydrological Authority to improve the river’s flow, preventing future flooding.
“Further investigations however reveal that about 120m sealed surface of the road was damaged by the flood. There is also a need to improve the free flow of the river to avert the re-occurrence of the flood”.
While addressing public concerns sparked by a viral social media video, the Ministry reaffirmed its commitment to tackling road network challenges nationwide. It urged road users to cooperate during improvement efforts.
Attached below is the press release.
