The Volta Regional Minister has told the Volta Regional Coordinating Council at its second annual meeting that a contract has been awarded for the rehabilitation of the Sogakope bridge.
The Lower Volta Bridge, also known as Sogakope Bridge, is a 650-meter long structure on the N1 highway which links the border town of Aflao to Accra through Sogakope to Sokpoe over the Volta River.
The bridge was constructed between January 1965 and January 1967 by two German contractors.
In 2009, due to its deplorable state, the bridge was described as a death trap.
There was also an appeal in 2013 by the residents of Sogakope to Ghana Highways Authority to repair the rusted expansion and contraction joints of the bridge.
According to Dr. Letsa, the contract for the rehabilitation of the bridge has been awarded and work is expected to finish in 6 months.
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By: Benjamin Aklama | citinewsroom.com | bkaklama@gmail.com | Ghana