Nearly 4,000 residents in the Sawla-Tuna-Kalba District of the Savannah Region have been left struggling to access healthcare, markets and other essential services following the collapse of the Kunfusi Bridge for the second time.
The bridge collapsed on Sunday, October 4, 2026, after several days of heavy rainfall, disrupting movement between Kunfusi, Kalba, Tuna and other surrounding communities.
The bridge is also an important link for travellers heading towards Burkina Faso and Côte d’Ivoire, making the disruption a major concern for residents, farmers, traders and motorists who depend on the route.
Residents say the collapse has severely affected their daily activities, particularly access to health facilities and markets. Farmers are also facing difficulties transporting their produce to market, raising concerns about possible losses and disruptions to livelihoods.
Following the collapse, some community volunteers have been assisting pedestrians and motorists to negotiate the damaged crossing. Residents and community leaders have, however, appealed to the authorities to intervene urgently and restore safe access.
The Assembly Member for the Kunfusi Electoral Area has also called for immediate action, highlighting the difficulties confronting residents in the affected communities.
The Savannah Regional Minister, Hon Salisu Bia Wurbe, visited the site together with officials from the Savannah Regional Coordinating Council and the Sawla-Tuna-Kalba District Chief Executive to assess the extent of the damage.
Speaking after the inspection, the Regional Minister acknowledged that the collapse had disrupted access to healthcare and other essential services for a significant number of residents.
He said efforts would be made to reconnect the affected communities while arrangements are pursued for the construction of a new bridge.
Mr Bia Wurbe also cautioned residents against using the damaged crossing, citing the danger it poses, and urged them to use alternative routes where possible.
Residents are now calling for swift government intervention to restore reliable connectivity and prevent further disruption to healthcare, agriculture, trade and other economic activities in the area.
The repeated collapse of the bridge has renewed concerns over the need for a durable solution to the transportation challenges confronting communities in the district.
Source:Mybrytfmonline.com/Mensah Moses
