GARID project delaying rehabilitation of Kaneshie footbridges – AMA Mayor
The Mayor of Accra, Michael Kpakpo Allotey, has explained that rehabilitation works on the Kaneshie Market footbridges cannot begin until ongoing construction under the Greater Accra Resilient and Integrated Development (GARID) project is completed.
Accra's Mayor, Michael Kpakpo Allotey, has revealed that work on the Kaneshie Market footbridges cannot commence until the Greater Accra Resilient and Integrated Development (GARID) project is completed. The footbridges are part of a wider corridor affected by the drainage project, preventing the Accra Metropolitan Assembly (AMA) from repairing them while major construction activities are ongoing.
The Mayor explained that the GARID project necessitates the temporary closure of a road section to enable drainage works, with traffic from Mallam to Kaneshie utilizing the opposite carriageway during the construction period. He further stated that recent talks with the project team have resolved earlier implementation issues, allowing the work to proceed.
On Channel One TV, Allotey stated that the AMA is patiently waiting for the drainage project to finish before starting the footbridge rehabilitation to prevent unnecessary expenditure. He assured the public that the Assembly has implemented temporary measures to protect pedestrians during the waiting period. Traffic control officers will remain at the affected locations, including on Sundays, to assist commuters in crossing the busy road safely until the footbridge work begins.
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