Frustration has mounted in the minds of locals in Dorbor Statutory District as residents have questioned how many more lives must be lost before the government constructs long-promised bridges over River Dorbor.
Community leaders say, the absence of bridges has turned the river into a deadly obstacle, forcing residents to risk their lives each day, simply to reach schools, markets, health facilities, and neighboring communities.
On Wednesday, the District Superintendent, Lawrence Yondel, told reporters that the situation has become a humanitarian crisis, and development emergency.
Yondel stressed the need for immediate attention, “because crossing the river has become dangerous since it has previously claimed lives and destroyed property over the years.”
He said, the Nyankokpoh and Chamgbette crossing points are among the district’s most hazardous locations, especially during the rainy season when floodwaters make crossing nearly impossible.
Yondel warned that without immediate government intervention, residents will continue to face unnecessary hardship while economic activities remain crippled by poor infrastructure.
“The construction of bridges at Nyankokpoh and Chamgbette will save lives, improve transportation, promote trade, and open access to essential services for residents.”
Residents have argued that despite repeated appeals, the district remained overlooked in national infrastructure development.
They have meanwhile, called on government and development partners to make the bridge project an urgent priority before another tragedy occurs.
For many in Dorbor, a bridge is no longer just a development project, but a lifeline.
