FG issues alert on closure of first Niger Bridge
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Emenike said the general public, especially motorists who use the bridge, should take note of the closure.
By Chimezie Anaso
The Federal Ministry of Works has alerted that some sections of the first Niger Bridge between will be closed to traffic between Sept. 7 and Sept. 21.
The closure of the key bridge, the Ministry said was to enable it to carry out maintenance works.
The Acting Federal Controller of Works in Anambra, Mr Timothy Emenike, disclosed this in Awka on Friday.
Emenike said the general public, especially motorists who use the bridge, should take note of the closure.
He also advised motorists and commuters to use the second Niger Bridge during the Mr Timothy Emenike, of the maintenance.
He said the maintenance work would include fixing the vandalised sections of the bridge.
Emenike regretted the inconvenience the closure of the bridge would cause to motorists and commuters.
According to him, the work will be carried out day and night to ensure its speedy completion.
He urged motorists to cooperate with authorities and obey diversion signs to ensure minimal discomfort during the period. (NAN)(