- The Federal Government has ordered the closure of the First Niger Bridge in Onitsha, Anambra State, for two weeks to allow rehabilitation and maintenance work to be carried out on the bridge.
- The closure is expected to affect commuters and motorists who rely on the bridge, with road users already asking about alternative routes during the repair period.
The Federal Government has ordered the closure of the First Niger Bridge in Onitsha, Anambra State, for two weeks to allow rehabilitation and maintenance work to be carried out.
The development means motorists and commuters who regularly use the bridge will have to seek alternative routes while the intervention is ongoing.
The announcement has attracted reactions from Nigerians online, with some users welcoming the decision after years of concerns over the condition of the bridge.
rank: “Just hope they won’t start what they don’t intend to finish on schedule. That bridge has been crying for attention for a while. Thank God it’s finally getting the attention.”
Freeman: “They can start using the Buhari bridge now”
Lawhav: “Hope them go complete the project”
Favour: “Where ppl go pass? Another road dey?”
𝙁𝙀𝙆𝙛𝙭.: “Two weeks will feel long for commuters, but safety should come first.”
PUFF BABY: “Is there any other road option?”
Kenny: “Inukwa”
Voodoo Child: “Iron condemned people right now”
Naija2capeblog: “First Niger Bridge is going off for two weeks of proper maintenance. From Monday, use the Second Niger Bridge via Obosi. Safe journeys everyone, and let’s hope they actually wrap it up on schedule.”
