District Chief Executive of Asuogyaman district Assembly, Thomas Ampem has hinted that the assembly in consultation with the Ghana Highways Authority has been able to iron out most difficulties faced by travelers  on the Senchi-ferry.

“Concerns with the exorbitant tolls paid by motorists upon reaching the ferry have also been reduced fairly as saloon cars now pay a rate of GHS6 whiles urvan and other vehicles like MMT and benz busses also pay GHs8, and GHs 10 respectively,he indicated.

Explaining improvements made with the vehicular and human traffic at the ferry on Asempa fm’s Ekosii sen programme, the DCE said off late they’ve made arrangements for commuters from Accra heading to the Volta region especially, and to other parts of the country to use the Kpong Hydro Dam through Akuse and connect to Juapong while those from Ho to Accra would also connect to Akuse through Fodzoku.

This he said was targeted at easing the heavy traffic on weekends as people use the route often for weekend activities.

Mr. Ampem disclosed further that there has also been a rigorous effort to lobby for extension of the working hours of the ferry from 6 am-10 pm from the initial working period of 6am-6pm.

However, he has conceded the general poor road network in the area, but assured of the assembly’s commitment to help enhance the state of its roads gradually.

The Adomi Bridge, the only route by which commuters can cross the Volta River to the Volta Region and beyond, has been closed to both vehicular and human movements for maintenance work that will take at least two years.

Ghanadistricts.com