Kaneshie footbridge rehabilitation to take up to 9 months — AMA

The Accra Metropolitan Assembly (AMA) has announced that rehabilitation works on the Kaneshie Footbridge are expected to take between six and nine months to complete.

The footbridge was officially closed on Thursday, April 2, to allow for urgent repair works following concerns about its deteriorating structural condition. Authorities indicated that the closure was necessary to ensure public safety and to facilitate a comprehensive refurbishment process.

According to the AMA, the project forms part of a broader road and infrastructure improvement initiative within the Kaneshie enclave. In addition to the footbridge rehabilitation, the works will include drainage upgrades and temporary road closures aimed at enhancing overall traffic flow and reducing flooding risks in the area.

Officials noted that this marks the first major refurbishment of the footbridge since its construction, highlighting the extent of deterioration and the scale of intervention required to restore it to safe operating standards.

Once completed, the Assembly expects the upgraded facility to significantly improve pedestrian safety and convenience, particularly for the thousands of commuters who rely on the bridge daily.

Speaking in an interview on Channel One TV on April 6, Gilbert Nii Ankrah, Head of Public Affairs at the AMA, explained that the duration of the project reflects the current condition of the structure and the need to ensure long-term durability.

He added that the rehabilitation works are designed to reinforce the bridge and extend its lifespan, with the upgraded structure expected to remain functional for more than a decade after completion.