Over 150 Houses in Gomoa Mampong flooded after contractor blocks main bridge

Over 150 houses have been submerged in Gomoa Mampong after a contractor working on the Kasoa-Cape Coast Highway blocked the main bridge that serves River Ayensu in the Gomoa East District. River Ayensu, one of the largest rivers in the Central Region, originates from the Eastern Region and crosses the Kasoa-Cape Coast Highway at Gomoa Okyereko before flowing to the sea.

The contractor, who is working on the road, blocked the main bridge with the aim of constructing a modern bridge that can accommodate the volume of water. However, some residents reported that the river unexpectedly flooded the community around 2:30 pm yesterday.

Currently, the majority of houses have been flooded, and the main road is at risk. Meanwhile, Gomoa East District NADMO Director Robert Hackman revealed that Gomoa Mampong, Gomoa Okyereko, and five other communities are in danger. He called on authorities to come to their aid.