The Member of Parliament for Yapei-Kusawgu, John Jinapor, has called for an alternative transportation system for the people, whilst the government works to repair the Buipe-Yapei Bridge.<\/p>\n
He suggests that the government sends a ferry to the area to help in the transportation of persons and goods from the North to the South.<\/p>\n
[contextly_sidebar id=”pqJNouE0dCr0NCQ81lyBrR1jlmRc15WR”]According to Mr. Jinapor, the area has the infrastructure to support the transportation means if the government provides the ferries.<\/p>\n
The bridge was closed down last week to allow repair works as it poses serious threats to both motorists and pedestrians.<\/p>\n
But John Jinapor, who laments the effect the closure of the bridge is having on both local and international transportation, is calling for immediate action to address the challenges.<\/p>\n
“Before the construction of the bridge, there was a ferry both on the Yapei and Buipe bridges so the infrastructure is already there. You will see where the ferries used to operate there. I\u2019m surprised because this is not just for the Yapei Gushegu constituency, it is for all the neighboring countries; Niger, Burkina Faso, Mali. They all use this major trunk road so it can have a debilitating effect on revenue we get from the ports, but more importantly the transportation of foodstuff from the North. It is a major problem, and I wish government will expedite action on it,” he told Citi News<\/strong>.<\/p>\n The temporary closure of the Buipe and Yapei bridges in the Central Gonja District of the Northern Region is affecting socioeconomic activities in the area and beyond.<\/p>\n Roads and Highways Minister, Kwasi Amoako Atta ordered the temporary measure for routine maintenance ahead of the Christmas.<\/p>\n