- The Bontibor bridge in Nkwanta South has collapsed following heavy rains, cutting off access to several farming communities and leaving food supplies stranded. Municipal Chief Executive Joseph Antwi Awal and MP Geoffrey Kini visited the site and expressed frustration over the contractor’s delay in returning to complete repairs.
- The bridge has remained impassable for two weeks, disrupting transport, trade, and daily life for residents.
A collapsed bridge in Nkwanta South is wreaking havoc on farming communities, with residents unable to move food or reach their villages for over two weeks.
The Bontibor bridge, which gave way after intense rainfall, has become a flashpoint for frustration as local leaders demand swift repairs. Municipal Chief Executive Joseph Antwi Awal and Member of Parliament Geoffrey Kini visited the site over the weekend, describing the situation as dangerous and unacceptable.
The collapse has left farmers stranded, with produce rotting and transport routes severed. Villages like Salifu-Krom and Bontibor now face isolation, and alternative paths are either unsafe or non-existent.
Local officials say they’ve engaged the contractor responsible for the bridge, but progress has stalled. Despite promises to return to the site, no visible work has resumed, and residents are growing increasingly anxious.
The bridge, which serves as a vital link between farming zones and market centers, was built just last year. Its failure has raised questions about construction quality and oversight, especially as similar incidents have plagued other parts of the region.
As the rainy season continues, leaders are urging immediate intervention to prevent further losses and restore access before the situation worsens.
