The Federal Government, will on December 15, 2022 open the 2nd Niger Bridge for one way traffic heading towards to the East.
Engr. Martin Oluwaseyi, the Engineer Representative on the Second Niger Project led the Federal Ministry of Works team while Zonal Co-ordinator and Director of Highways, Engr B O Aina led the FERMA Team final inspection on Wednesday.
The bridge which will boost economic activities in the South East and enhance connectivity with other zones of the country, is currently 97% completed.
The bridge consists of a total road length of 46.9KM with a width of 30m to accommodate 3 lanes on either bound. The bridge itself is 1.6KM across the River Niger.
Due to expected rise in traffic volume and the yuletide approaches, only one lane of the bridge will be opened to traffic on 15th December 2022 for one way traffic heading towards to the East and revised for outward traffic after the new year.
