Deteriorated State of the Lower VOLTA Bridge- Fix the Bridge NOW!!
The Lower Volta Bridge is one of the country’s busiest because of its location on the strategic East ECOWAS Highway and links Ghana to neighbouring countries such as Togo, Benin, Nigeria and beyond. It is located on the National Road One (N1) which connects the Volta and Greater Accra regions.
The Lower Volta Bridge popularly known as the Sogakope bridge located in the South Tongu district of the Volta Region has developed into a death trap following the fast deterioration of expansion and contraction joints on the bridge.
Motorists, especially motorbike riders (Okada), face grave danger as the rubber insulators covering the metals have worn out and exposed the metals to the elements of weather leading to wear and tear.
The state of the bridge now is such that one would feel violent shakes at sections of the bridge that when vehicles pass by, the surface of the bridge is uneven and in poor structural condition, iron bars in the joints of the bridge are rusted and the rubber bands holding them together falling to pieces.
To make matters worse, all the streetlights on the bridge are not working.
We consider it would be improper to post the Petition on the Platform, that would be tantamount to making public the communication to Mr President even before he receives it. Bad protocol.
It is not amiss however to highlight the core issues of the Petition for which we are collecting these signatures .
These include:
a. Our grievances as a Community losing our youth in avoidable accidents on the Bridge due to negligence in maintenance.
b. Our request that the 'death spot' be fixed with dispatch
c. That Mr President directs the appropriate Authority to delegate its officials to meet with our Community Leaders for a holistic discussion on our Community's views as regards the maintenance of the bridge.
d. An appeal that Government consider dedicating a fraction of the Toll collected at the Bridge Head for the regular maintenance of the Bridge.
We remain focused that we shall march en masse as an aggrieved community to present the Petition to the DCE for onward delivery to Mr President.
We crave your indulgence to sign this petition to support the advocacy to #FixTheSogakopeBridgeNOW!!
Signed
Concerned Citizens of South Tongu
Updates
September 16, 2019
The persistent reports of dangerous road conditions and the lack of illumination continue to confirm the urgency of this situation. I am currently compiling the feedback from those who use this route daily to present a formal case to the authorities. Our focus remains on ensuring the structural integrity of this vital link is restored without further delay.
September 16, 2019
The momentum behind this request for repairs on the Sogakope bridge has become undeniable. This level of public concern underscores the urgent need for officials to address the structural risks facing all travelers.
Reached 100 supporters
September 16, 2019
121 Comments
We can't wait till another innocent live is lost again to get the bridge fixed. I lost my good cousin Bestway already. Hmmmm. GOG should come to our aid and get this bridge fixed.
The bridge is killing innocent people and damaging shock absorbers of vehicles. The bridge must be fixed.
The deteriorating Sogakofe bridge is not just a local issue but a national security issue. #NoMoreExcuses #FixTheSogakofeBridgeNow #CitizensRising
We need very urgent respond of the Government to this call before the situation get out of hand, and hence cutting off the southern part of Volta Region from the rest of the country.
Every life is sacred. Fix the Bridge, prevent anymore loss of life. Legislate a National Maintenance Policy to protect our Infrastructure
Gov't should stop the empty bragging and get to work.
Please fix the bridge to save precious lives
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Deteriorated State of the Lower VOLTA Bridge- Fix the Bridge NOW!!
The Lower Volta Bridge is one of the country’s busiest because of its location on the strategic East ECOWAS Highway and links Ghana to neighbouring countries such as Togo, Benin, Nigeria and beyond. It is located on the National Road One (N1) which connects the Volta and Greater Accra regions.
The Lower Volta Bridge popularly known as the Sogakope bridge located in the South Tongu district of the Volta Region has developed into a death trap following the fast deterioration of expansion and contraction joints on the bridge.
Motorists, especially motorbike riders (Okada), face grave danger as the rubber insulators covering the metals have worn out and exposed the metals to the elements of weather leading to wear and tear.
The state of the bridge now is such that one would feel violent shakes at sections of the bridge that when vehicles pass by, the surface of the bridge is uneven and in poor structural condition, iron bars in the joints of the bridge are rusted and the rubber bands holding them together falling to pieces.
To make matters worse, all the streetlights on the bridge are not working.
We consider it would be improper to post the Petition on the Platform, that would be tantamount to making public the communication to Mr President even before he receives it. Bad protocol.
It is not amiss however to highlight the core issues of the Petition for which we are collecting these signatures .
These include:
a. Our grievances as a Community losing our youth in avoidable accidents on the Bridge due to negligence in maintenance.
b. Our request that the 'death spot' be fixed with dispatch
c. That Mr President directs the appropriate Authority to delegate its officials to meet with our Community Leaders for a holistic discussion on our Community's views as regards the maintenance of the bridge.
d. An appeal that Government consider dedicating a fraction of the Toll collected at the Bridge Head for the regular maintenance of the Bridge.
We remain focused that we shall march en masse as an aggrieved community to present the Petition to the DCE for onward delivery to Mr President.
We crave your indulgence to sign this petition to support the advocacy to #FixTheSogakopeBridgeNOW!!
Signed
Concerned Citizens of South Tongu
Updates
September 16, 2019
The persistent reports of dangerous road conditions and the lack of illumination continue to confirm the urgency of this situation. I am currently compiling the feedback from those who use this route daily to present a formal case to the authorities. Our focus remains on ensuring the structural integrity of this vital link is restored without further delay.
September 16, 2019
The momentum behind this request for repairs on the Sogakope bridge has become undeniable. This level of public concern underscores the urgent need for officials to address the structural risks facing all travelers.
Reached 100 supporters
September 16, 2019
121 Comments
There is this old adage "A stitch in time saves nine". It is unfortunate that it has come to signing petition before the obvious thing is done. A bridge that generates revenue on daily basis to government; enhances economic activities for not only locals but for regional, national and international body, why should its maintenance be enforced.
We can't wait till another innocent live is lost again to get the bridge fixed. I lost my good cousin Bestway already. Hmmmm. GOG should come to our aid and get this bridge fixed.
The bridge is killing innocent people and damaging shock absorbers of vehicles. The bridge must be fixed.
The deteriorating Sogakofe bridge is not just a local issue but a national security issue. #NoMoreExcuses #FixTheSogakofeBridgeNow #CitizensRising
We need very urgent respond of the Government to this call before the situation get out of hand, and hence cutting off the southern part of Volta Region from the rest of the country.
Every life is sacred. Fix the Bridge, prevent anymore loss of life. Legislate a National Maintenance Policy to protect our Infrastructure
Gov't should stop the empty bragging and get to work.
Please fix the bridge to save precious lives
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There is this old adage "A stitch in time saves nine". It is unfortunate that it has come to signing petition before the obvious thing is done. A bridge that generates revenue on daily basis to government; enhances economic activities for not only locals but for regional, national and international body, why should its maintenance be enforced.