Atimpoku Asikuma Road Opens To Traffic After Severe Flooding Affected Road Usage

The attention of the Ministry of Roads and Highways has been drawn to a viral video on social media indicating that a portion of the Atimpoku-Asikuma road, near the police barrier, has caved in as a result of severe flooding of a section of the road, following a heavy downpour of rain on Saturday, 29th June 2024. 
 
The Ministry wishes to inform the public that an assessment undertaken by the Ghana Highway Authority after the flood receded, indicates that the 8.2m span bridge over the Fodoga River is in good condition. Hence, the road is now open to traffic. 
 
Further investigations however reveal that about 120m sealed surface of the road was damaged by the flood. There is also a need to improve the free flow of the river to avert the re-occurrence of the flood. 
 
The Ministry is therefore mobilising the essential resources to undertake emergency remedial works on the damaged section of the road. The Ministry also commits to work with the Ghana Hydrological Authority to improve the free flow of the river. 
 
The Ministry of Roads and Highways wishes to reiterate its commitment to addressing all road network obstacles across the country and encourages road users to cooperate with the Ministry as we strive to improve the condition of the national road network.Ministry of Roads and Highways