The steel bridge
Residents of Akyem Otwereso, a town in the Ofoase-Ayirebi constituency, are now beneficiaries of a steel bridge over the Asikusie River to facilitate the movement persons and vehicles.
The Member of Parliament for the area, Kojo Oppong Nkrumah, who led the opening ceremony, said the project comes as a great relief to constituents who previously had to use longer and winding alternative route through Ayirebi to reach their various destinations.
The Asikusie bridge, constructed decades ago, was made of wood, and was smaller with a lot of its bolts and nuts coming off. Virtually on the brink of collapse, the wooden bridge posed threats to users.
This prompted the MP to intervene to facilitate its rehabilitation as part of a comprehensive programme to improve roads and bridges in the constituency.
Speaking during the opening ceremony, Mr Oppong Nkrumah indicated that the rehabilitated bridge will help reduce travel time and cost for his constituents.
Mr Oppong Nkrumah admonished residents to make good use of the bridge for future generations.
“It is important to protect the steel bridge for your children unborn. This bridge will make movement and transportation easy,” he said.
Chiefs and residents of the area expressed appreciation for the rehabilitation of the steel bridge and thanked the MP for always putting the needs of his constituents first.
They also pledged to maintain infrastructural facility in enhancing its lifespan for development.
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