1st Niger Bridge closure begins as commuters lament Owerri Road
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- Emergency maintenance work has begun on Nigeria’s 1st Niger Bridge, which authorities closed to traffic for two weeks.
- Motorists have been diverted to the 2nd Niger Bridge, while commuters reported difficulties on Owerri Road.
The temporary closure of Nigeria’s 1st Niger Bridge began on Monday, sending motorists onto the 2nd Niger Bridge as emergency maintenance gets underway.
The Federal Government announced the two-week closure to allow the Federal Ministry of Works to carry out maintenance and rehabilitation. Commuters have lamented conditions on Owerri Road following the diversion.
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