Savannah Region: Kunfusi bridge collapses again, leaving nearly 4,000 residents cut off

Over four thousand residents in the Sawla-Tuna-Kalba District of Ghana's Savannah Region are struggling to access essential services after the Kunfusi Bridge collapsed for the second time on October 4, 2026. This disruption followed a series of heavy rains that hampered travel between Kunfusi and the neighboring towns of Kalba and Tuna. The bridge is also a vital route for travelers bound for Burkina Faso and Côte d’Ivoire.

The collapse has severely limited access to healthcare facilities, markets, and hindered the movement of agricultural produce. Local residents have been attempting to cross the damaged bridge, while volunteers are assisting pedestrians and motorists in navigating the unsafe crossing, urging the authorities to take prompt action. The Assembly Member for the Kunfusi Electoral Area has also called for urgent intervention, highlighting the hardships faced by the affected communities.

Savannah Regional Minister Salisu Bia Wurbe visited the site along with officials from the Regional Coordinating Council and the Sawla-Tuna-Kalba District Chief Executive to survey the damage. During an interview with the media, the Minister expressed concern over the impact of the collapse on healthcare and other vital services for numerous individuals in the district.

He assured that measures will be taken to reestablish connectivity among the affected communities, and plans for constructing a new bridge are underway. Wurbe emphasized that residents should refrain from using the damaged bridge due to the safety risks it poses and suggested exploring alternative routes when feasible. The residents are urgently requesting a swift response to alleviate the disruption and restore dependable access to health centers, markets, and neighboring areas.