The federal government has directed the immediate closure of part of the Keffi bridge due to a partial collapse caused by beams knocked down.
The Minister of Works , Mr David Umahi made this known while reacting to the damage caused on the bridge by a heavy duty vehicle on Thursday in Abuja.
The closure was necessitated by the damage caused by a vehicle on part of the bridge.
Mr. Umahi confirmed that the affected carriageway would be shut down to prevent further damage and to ensure public safety.
Umahi said that to mitigate these issues, there was a need to adopt a minimum headroom of 6.5 meters for flyovers to accommodate taller vehicles.
The minister emphasised the importance of adhering to codes and standards in bridge design and construction, citing the 5.6-meter headroom standard for flyovers.
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He said the ministry would henceforth start installing heavy metal gateways to detect and prevent over height vehicles from accessing bridges.
