Umahi Gives Condition for Bridge Reopening

Uchechi Okporie Uchechi Okporie Sep 24, 2026 3 min read
Umahi Gives Condition for Bridge Reopening

The Minister of Works, David Umahi, has said the First Niger Bridge will not be reopened until the major repair work on the bridge is completed.

Umahi made this statement on Wednesday when he visited the Onitsha Bridge Head to inspect the ongoing rehabilitation work.

He said the Federal Government would not rush to reopen the bridge while important structural works were still being carried out.

The bridge was closed after some of its structural parts, including bolts, nuts and parts of the expansion-joint steelwork, were found to have been vandalised.

The closure was earlier expected to end on September 21, but it has been extended by one week because of the continued rainfall, which has affected the repair work.

Umahi said the bridge would only be reopened after the major structural work has been properly completed.

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