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Ablakwa demands action on Volivo-Adidome Bridge

The Member of Parliament for the North Tongu constituency, Samuel Okudezto Ablakwa has urged the Ministry for Roads and Highways to take immediate steps for the commencement of work on the Volivo to Dorfo Adidome bridges.

Date Created : 2/9/2018 3:25:28 AM : Story Author : Christian Kpesese / ghanadistricts.com

The bridge is expected to provide an alternative to the Adomi Bridge across the Volta River and open up the Volivo to Dorfo Adidome area to brisk business activity.

Mr Ablakwa who is the Ranking Member of the Foreign Affairs Committee of Parliament made the request in a Parliamentary question to the Minister for Roads and Highways seeking to know when the construction of the bridge will commence.

The Sector Minister, Kwesi Amoako-Atta assured of government’s commitment to the project due to is important for the country.

According to him even though a Japenese loan facility has already been secured to fund the project , lack of resource availability for the construction adjourning roads to fully link the bridge and open up the place has been the challenge.

He however assured that efforts are not being spared to find money for the smooth take off of the project.