The Minister of Roads and Highways, Kwesi Amoako Atta, has revealed that the construction of two new bridges for Yapei and Buipe has commenced.
The two new bridges are estimated to cost Ghana $68 million.
According to the minister, the contractors have moved to the site and works have started.
He however indicated that the new bridges will be constructed at different locations in the two areas, adding that the old bridges will not be demolished.
“There will be no interruption of vehicular movement of people and goods because the existing bridges will be maintained, ” he said.
The roads minister was optimistic that the new bridges, when completed, will promote economic development for the country.
He made this known when he addressed journalists in Tamale after touring the region to inspect ongoing road projects.
In 2017, there was some repair works on the Buipe-Yapei bridges after it was closed down.
The bridge was closed to vehicles due to its poor state, making it unsafe for travelers to use them.
About GH¢4 million was used to repair the bridge which is over 54 years.
FROM Eric Kombat, Tamale