Kaneshie Footbridges SHUT DOWN — “Use at Your Own Risk” Era Ends!

It’s a red alert in Kaneshie as the Mayor of Accra, Michael Kpakpo Allotey, has ordered the immediate temporary closure of the Kaneshie footbridges — and honestly, it was coming. After a fresh inspection exposed major structural issues (we’re talking damaged concrete and exposed metal ), the Assembly isn’t taking chances. The message is loud and clear: clear out now or face consequences. Speaking on-site, the Mayor warned traders and daily commuters to vacate the bridges immediately so urgent repair works can begin. According to him, safety isn’t negotiable — especially with recent structural scares happening around the city. And yes, enforcement will be strict. Anyone caught ignoring the directive or trying to sneak across could land in legal trouble. To get things moving fast, the Assembly is tapping into its Internally Generated Funds (IGF) to kickstart repairs while waiting for backup support from central government. But this isn’t just about Kaneshie The Mayor is linking up with other city authorities across areas like Adenta, School Junction, Dansoman, and Agbogbloshie for a full-on inspection sweep. The mission? Identify dangerous structures and deal with them — even if it means demolition. This bigger crackdown is being coordinated under Linda Obenewaa Akweley Ocloo, targeting unsafe buildings across the capital. Meanwhile, officials say part of the damage to the bridges came from long-term occupation by traders, which made maintenance difficult and weakened key parts of the structure. The good news? Temporary pedestrian crossing points will be set up along the Dr. Busia Highway to help people move safely while repairs are underway. The city is choosing safety over convenience — and this time, they’re not playing.