1st Niger Bridge closure begins as commuters lament Owerri Road

Vanguard News | 07-09-2026 04:58pm |

The temporary closure of the 1st Niger Bridge for emergency maintenance began on Monday, with traffic diverted to the 2nd Niger Bridge. The Federal Government announced the closure would last two weeks to allow the Federal Ministry of Works to carry out maintenance and rehabilitation. Commuters expressed concerns about the closure, though some described it as necessary for the bridge's long-term safety.

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