Residents of Chorkor in the Greater Accra Region have raised serious concerns about the poor state of an old bridge linking Chorkor to Chemuenaa, describing it as a daily safety risk and a threat to lives.

The bridge, which serves as a vital link between the two communities over the Chemu lagoon, has reportedly fallen into disrepair, forcing residents to rely on temporary and unsafe fixes to keep it usable.

During a visit to the site by Classfmonline.com, some residents were seen using basic tools to repair broken wooden planks on the bridge in an effort to prevent accidents.

The condition of the structure has sparked growing anxiety among users, many of whom cross it daily to access homes, markets, schools and other essential services.

Speaking to this reporter, Nii Ayi Kushi II, the Head of the Chemuenaa family, explained that the bridge was originally constructed through contributions made by residents after it became dangerously unsafe some years ago.

He noted that since assuming his role as family head, several individuals and groups have approached the community with promises to rehabilitate the bridge, but none of those assurances have materialised.

“Just last month, some people came to my palace and said they wanted to fix the bridge, but we have not heard from them again,” he said.

Nii Ayi Kushi II stressed the importance of the bridge to the community, describing it as the only reliable route connecting Chemuenaa to the other side of Chorkor.

He appealed to the relevant authorities to intervene urgently to rehabilitate or reconstruct the bridge.

“We want to live our lives without fear. Every time we cross this bridge, we are worried about our safety,” he added.

Residents say the bridge may appear insignificant to outsiders, but for those who depend on it daily, its condition is a matter of life and death.

They are therefore calling on government agencies and local authorities to treat the situation as an emergency and take swift action to avert a possible tragedy.