{"id":241202,"date":"2024-10-29T08:44:28","date_gmt":"2024-10-29T08:44:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/2024\/10\/29\/bridge-connecting-asante-mampong-sataso-collapses\/"},"modified":"2024-10-29T08:44:28","modified_gmt":"2024-10-29T08:44:28","slug":"bridge-connecting-asante-mampong-sataso-collapses","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/2024\/10\/29\/bridge-connecting-asante-mampong-sataso-collapses\/","title":{"rendered":"Bridge connecting Asante Mampong, Sataso collapses"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div>\n<p>A section of a major bridge connecting Asante Mampong and Sataso in the Mampong Municipality has collapsed, leaving residents and commuters deeply concerned about safety and accessibility.<\/p>\n<p>The bridge, which had been in a deteriorating condition for months, finally gave way, causing significant disruptions and raising serious safety concerns.<\/p>\n<p>The Sataso Bridge is a vital link for commuters and transport between Asante Mampong and Sataso and serves as the main route connecting communities like Ejura, Atebubu, and Yeji.<\/p>\n<p>After months of visible deterioration, a section of the bridge partially collapsed on Monday, October 19, 2024, creating a hazardous gap and cutting off part of a crucial route used daily by thousands of drivers.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1101544\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/bridge-1.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1105\" height=\"601\"  \/><\/p>\n<p>During a visit to the area, drivers shared their concerns, describing the collapse as a \u201cdeath trap,\u201d especially for those unfamiliar with the route.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1101546\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/bridge-2.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1126\" height=\"601\"  \/><\/p>\n<p>\u201cThis has been a death road, causing accidents and deaths within this territory. Strangers who don\u2019t know here, it has been causing accidents. We\u2019re pleading with the authorities to fix this bridge. For farmers, this link is Ejura and Atebubu. This is a huge farming community.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Another driver also said, \u201cI don\u2019t know why they have not fixed the road up till now, they should fix the road immediately for us. Because if the bridge collapses completely, we won\u2019t be able to work.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\u201cSome time ago, a vehicle fell inside the broken bridge, they should come to court,\u201d another also said.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1101547\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/bridge-4.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1152\" height=\"601\"  \/><\/p>\n<p>Assembly Member for the Adudwan electoral area Kwaku Bernasco explained that the bridge had been in a poor state for over a year, with authorities neglecting the situation.<\/p>\n<p>He described the collapse as a severe hazard, endangering the lives of drivers and passengers alike.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1101548\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/bridge-3.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1186\" height=\"568\"  \/><\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe road showed signs of deterioration for almost a year, it has been a concern for residents. we complained to authorities and yet we are not seeing any results. Just last week it totally collapsed.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Bernasco also expressed frustration with the contractor assigned to the bridge repair project, accusing them of providing excuses rather than addressing the problem.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1101550\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/bridge-7.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1146\" height=\"591\"  \/><\/p>\n<p><strong><em>#GhanaPolls2024<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><em>#CitiVerify<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><em>#ElectionBureau<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>\u2014\u2013<\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Explore the world of impactful news with CitiNewsroom on WhatsApp!<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Click on the link to join the Citi Newsroom channel for curated, meaningful stories tailored just for YOU<\/strong>: <strong>https:\/\/whatsapp.com\/channel\/0029VaCYzPRAYlUPudDDe53x<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p><em><strong>No spam, just the stories that truly matter! #StayInformed #CitiNewsroom #CNRDigital<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A section of a major bridge connecting Asante Mampong and Sataso in the Mampong Municipality has collapsed, leaving residents and commuters deeply concerned about safety and accessibility. The bridge, which had been in a deteriorating condition for months, finally gave way, causing significant disruptions and raising serious safety concerns. 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