Okere DISEC shuts Apirede-Somanya road over frequent crashes

The Apirede-Kwamante-Somanya road has been temporarily closed down by the Okere Distict Security Committee (DISEC).

The DISEC explains the closure has become necessary due to the frequent fatal accidents happening on the road.

Head of DISEC Daniel Kenneth signed a release to that effect.

“The general public and motorist who ply the Apirede-Kwamante-Somanya road are being informed of the temporary closure of the road by the District Security Committee effective October 7, 2022.”

He asked motorists to use the Adukrom-Aseseeso-Trom Junction road.

“Motorist travelling to Somanya and beyond are to use the Adukrom-Aseseeso-Trom Junction road whilst the District collaborates with Feeder Roads and National Road Safety Commission improve the safety of the road.”

Motorists use the Apirede-Somanya road due to the poor nature of the Koforidua-Nkurakan road and construction works on the Aseseeso-Adukrom road.

In a space of weeks, several lives have been lost due to accident, the recent being the one involving staff and students of the Winneba College of Education – who were on an educational tour – and some mourners who were en route to Aflao in the Volta Region.

Source: 3news.com|Ghana