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Ansah / Benjamin Commey, RNG
Accra, July 10, GNA – Mr. Kwasi Amoako-Attah,
The Minister of Roads and Roads said Monday that he was satisfied with the
the progress of contractors' work on Madina-Adenta footbridges.
He said despite the challenges faced
At the beginning of the project, it went smoothly and expressed
optimism that the bridges will be completed as planned.
Mr. Amoako-Attah, who was speaking to
to the media Monday, after visiting the six gateways of Madina -Adenta
stretch says on the six bridges one was completed was used by
pedestrians.
While acknowledging the delays of some
entrepreneurs, he stated that the circumstances leading to the delays were regrettable.
and gave badurance that the contractor would deliver.
"The rest of the five bridges are approaching
completion, and on average they reached about 98 percent
completion. They still have minor work to bring them all to a total
completion before we hand them over. I was badured by all
By the end of this month, all six will be ready for use, "he said.
"I am generally satisfied with the entrepreneurs
who are working on this project. They have worked hard, "said the Minister
added.
He said that to ensure safety on the
bridges; the ministry was working in collaboration with the ministry of
Transportation to provide lighting and other security measures.
"I asked that lighting be provided
on the bridge itself and all the bridges to improve safety. It is not part of
the initial scope of work, but that we move on to the last chapters of this work
it has become necessary, "he explained.
The Minister warned the public against
post advertising material on bridges upon completion because
could compromise security.
"I think advertising on such facilities
compromises safety because drivers who approach them will be tempted to read
these inscriptions. Why should we use bridges for advertising, "he questioned.
"So we will act on
this and there will be an official directive that will ensure that anyone who
these guidelines are treated as a deterrent, "he added.
He also urged the public, in particular
pedestrians to frequent completed bridges while waiting for completion
others to avoid unforeseen circumstances.
GNA
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