Tue, 29 Apr 2025 Projects & Developments

E/R: Gov’t to construct 3.6km bridge over River Afram

By Margaret Adjeley Sowah, ISD II Contributor

The Minister for Roads and Highways, Mr Kwame Agbodza has announced government’s plans to construct a 3.6km bridge over the River Afram in the Eastern Region, along with approximately 100km of road network.

The Minister disclosed this on Monday stating that the initiative as part of President Mahama's "Big Push" infrastructure plan, aims to boost agricultural productivity, stimulate economic growth and reduce poverty.

The proposed road network includes key routes such as Mpraeso – Obomeng – Nkawkaw, Abooso – Mpaem, Mpaem – Kwahu – Adawso and Feyiase – Kwahu Tafo. Additional routes are, Ekye Amanfrom – Takoratwene, Takoratwene – Dome, Takoratwene – Donkorkrom and Donkorkrom – New Kyeiase.

Mr Agbodza led a team of engineers to assess the proposed location of the bridge and some critical roads.

Speaking to the media at Donkorkrom after the assessment, Mr Agbodza assured the people that President Mahama was committed to opening up the Afram Plains once and for all.

“The bridge when completed will connect Eastern, Ashanti and OTI regions in a very strategic way. It will open up the place for big time agriculture and investment in agro-processing,” he emphasised.

He stated that the project was expected to enhance economic development, foster regional integration, and generate income through agriculture and other sectors.

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