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Lower Volta Bridge

Lower Volta Bridge, Bridge infrastructure in Volta Region, Ghana.

The Lower Volta Bridge, also called the Sogakope Bridge, is a 650-metre road bridge over the Volta River linking Sogakope and Sokpoe on the N1 highway. Its deck is prestressed concrete, while the piers and abutments are reinforced concrete; the roughly 12-metre-wide, two-lane structure is a multi-girder slab bridge.

The bridge was built between 1965 and 1967 by two German contractors and represented a major transport link for the region. The project marked a milestone in eastern Ghana's infrastructure development.

Locals call the bridge a "death trap" because of its rusting expansion joints and damaged rubber sealant, a complaint raised with the Ghana Highways Authority since 2009. In March 2020, after the murder of Sogakope South politician Marcus Mawutor Adzahli, residents blocked the bridge in protest over the police response. Sand extraction from the river beside the bridge has added to its instability.

The bridge runs on the N1 highway between Accra and eastern Ghana and is easily navigable for both cars and pedestrians. The best time to cross is during quieter hours when traffic is lighter.

The bridge features expansion joints that require regular maintenance to prevent damage from temperature changes. Plans for a new cable-stayed bridge in the area signal future upgrades to regional connectivity.

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