The Wa branch of the Ghana Private Road Transport Union (GPRTU) has increased fares by Ghc40 following the diversion of the road after the heavy downpour destroyed their road.
The Ministry of Roads and Highways has advised motorists to take note of the damage caused to the road linking Doli and Bole.
Heavy rains destroyed the 25 kilometres over the weekend, affecting the movement of vehicles.
It advised road users using the road to turn off at Sawla and use the Sawla-Fufulso road to connect to the N10 (Techiman-Kintampo Road).
Motorists going to Wa from the south, according to the statement, are to use the Kintampo-Techiman road, turn off at the Fufulso junction, and use the Fufulso-Sawla road to Sawla and subsequently to Wa and beyond.
Those from Wenchi to Wa are to use the new Longoro to Kintampo road to N10.
In view of this, the GPRTU has increased transport fares by GHC40, claiming that the road diversions will have an impact on the finances.
Reporting from the area, Nhyiraba Rex Kobby said the GPRTU has explained to the passengers that they have also agreed to pay the new fares, which are all temporary.
A bridge collapsed on the Bole to Wa road in northern Ghana has disrupted road transport along the route.
A dam broke its bank, causing the Doli bridge to be washed away, and the road from Bole to Wa in the Upper West Region has become impassable, leaving commuters stranded.
By: Rainbowradioonline.com/Ghana
