The Ministry of Roads and Highways has announced that repair works on the the La Klapa River Bridge, also known as ‘Abattoir Bridge’ would be completed on Friday, 17th June 2022 to allow for free flow of traffic on the highway.

According to the Ministry contractors are working day and night to reconstruct the deck, applying modern technology of concrete production to replace the bridge.

“The Ghana Highway Authority has been working day and night to reconstruct the deck, applying modern technology of concrete production and use to ensure that the road is opened to traffic by Friday, 17 June 2022 at 6:00 am… Contractors working on the Beach road have been directed to ensure that the dual carriage sections are opened to traffic. The motoring public is advised to use alternative roads such as Fertilizer Road, Tsui Bleoo Road, Spintex Road 1, Teshie Link, Adogon Highway and Burma Camp Roads 1 & 2 and follow directional signs,” the statement said.

The rehabilitation work has created an unbearable heavy vehicular congestion. However, the ministry explained that the ongoing work is necessary to protect lives and property as the bridge on the Lakplakpa river, which was last repaired in 2014, had become defective.

“In 2014, one span of the 2-span bridge was replaced with a steel deck. Presently, the steel deck has failed and defects have occurred in the remaining reinforced concrete slab. The defects on the steel deck have affected the steel beams and welds. In order to save life and property, it was imperative to close that section of the road for emergency repairs,” the Ministry added.

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