Accra Mayor orders temporary closure of Kaneshie footbridges over safety concerns

The Mayor of Accra, Michael Kpakpo Allotey, has ordered the temporary closure of the Kaneshie footbridges following an inspection that revealed serious structural defects. The directive, issued on Wednesday, aims to safeguard lives as authorities undertake urgent repair works on the deteriorating structures. During the inspection, the Mayor urged traders and commuters occupying sections of […]


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