Construction of the 1.5-kilometre Dambai–Kete Krachi Bridge across the Oti River is progressing, with the contractor recording significant progress on preliminary works ahead of the main bridge construction.
The bridge, which is expected to connect Dambai to Kete Krachi in the Oti Region, is expected to improve transportation and facilitate movement between communities currently dependent on ferry services to cross the river.
Providing an update during an inspection by the Minister for Roads and Highways, Kwame Governs Agbodza, the Oti Regional Director of the Department of Feeder Roads said the contractor had completed approximately 95 to 96 per cent of the project site establishment.
These include the construction of a laboratory, workshop, staff accommodation and administrative offices.
The engineer further disclosed that the contractor had completed abutment 34 and pier 33, while work was ongoing on a temporary bridge to facilitate the construction process.
The Minister, who inspected the project as part of his tour of ongoing road infrastructure works along the Eastern Corridor, emphasised the strategic importance of the bridge to transportation, trade and economic activities.
He noted that the bridge would serve as a major transportation link to the northern part of the country while opening up the area for investment and other economic opportunities.
Mr. Agbodza also highlighted the government’s decision to finance the project with domestic resources, describing it as evidence of improved economic management under President John Dramani Mahama.
He said the government was determined to deliver critical infrastructure without excessive dependence on external borrowing.
The Oti Regional Minister also praised the government’s investment in infrastructure across the region, describing Oti as an emerging construction hub with several road and bridge projects underway.
Story by : Belinda Anim-Piesie
