FG to reopen First Niger Bridge next week

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The Federal Government has announced that the First Niger Bridge linking Anambra and Delta States will reopen to traffic next week following the completion of key rehabilitation works.
Minister of Works, David Umahi, gave the assurance, yesterday, after inspecting ongoing repairs at the Onitsha Bridge Head.
The Federal Ministry of Works had announced the closure of the bridge from September 7 to September 21, 2026, but the reopening was extended by one week due to persistent rainfall.
The contractor, SKECC, had made significant progress on the rehabilitation of the First Niger Bridge, including replacing and properly securing bol...