Awei leaders demand urgent repairs to Adero Bridge

30 June 2026, 11:31 am

By Regina Lalam Olal & Hilarry Opio Omara

‘Built under Obote, now it is endangering us’ — LC I chairperson and residents call for urgent repair of Awei–Aloi bridge and road

Richard Ongora, LC I Chairperson of Acede-atidi Village in Acede Parish, Awei Sub-county, has said the bridge was originally constructed during the administration of former President Dr Apollo Milton Obote but has since deteriorated due to years of neglect.

“The bridge has become extremely dangerous for motorists and pedestrians, particularly during the rainy season,” Ongora said.

He revealed that on Saturday, June 28, 2026, four people narrowly escaped death after the motorcycle they were travelling on plunged into a damaged section of the bridge. All four survived but sustained injuries.

Ongora said residents have repeatedly raised the matter with Alebtong District authorities, as the bridge falls under the district’s responsibility, but little progress has been made despite numerous appeals.

He added that he has engaged Sam Oyena Obonyo, LC III Chairperson of Awei Sub-county, to push for urgent repairs to both the bridge and the road linking Awei Sub-county to Aloi Sub-county.

Oyena Obonyo confirmed that he had personally inspected the site and witnessed the poor state of both the bridge and the road.

“I have formally written to the Alebtong District Chairperson, Ambrose Ongom Ongom, seeking immediate intervention,” he said.

“District authorities must act swiftly before another serious accident or loss of life occurs,” Oyena Obonyo stressed.

District yet to respond

Efforts by our news desk to obtain a comment from Alebtong District Chairperson Ambrose Ongom-Ongom were unsuccessful by the time of publication, as he did not respond to repeated telephone calls regarding the condition of the bridge and the letter submitted by the Awei Sub-county leadership.