The Second Niger Bridge is now officially opened to vehicle movement.
The Bridge was opened today, Thursday at exactly 9.50am as against the initial announced opening of midnight, Wednesday by the Minister of works Babatunde Fashola.
The delay in opening according to the Engineer , Martins Oluwaseyi was due some adjustments on the road signs to ensure road users are well directed.
The first driver to pass through the bridge, Sunday Emem, expressed his delight to TVC News, saying “I feel so happy, at least it will reduce the hold-up. We’ve stayed over one hour at the other bridge.”
Obinna Eze, the second driver to pass through the bridge, urged the present administration to complete it before May 2023.
“It is a reality, though it is not 100% complete, so far what we are seeing is impressive. We commend the present administration and we hope they complete it based on the time frame,” Eze said.
Minister of Works and Housing, Babatunde Fashola (SAN), last Thursday disclosed that the Second Niger Bridge would be open to traffic from December 15, 2022, to January 15, 2023 to ease the experience of travellers during Yuletide break.
The 1.6 kilometers long bridge links Anambra and Delta states.
