According to the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), the second phase of using the second Niger Bridge will begin on January 2, 2023. This information was provided by the agency.
The second Niger Bridge has been officially inaugurated for temporary usage by the Federal Government on December 15, 2022.
It was stated that beginning on December 15, 2022, vehicles who were travelling from the West to the East would be permitted to use the bridge, but motorists who were travelling from the East back to the West would not be permitted to use the bridge until January 2, 2023.
However, the Sector Commander of the Federal Road Safety Commission in Delta State, Mr Udeme Eshiet, advised drivers and passengers on the road to comply with the instruction.
Eshiet said, “We thank the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria for endorsing the temporary opening of the Second Niger Bridge since December 15, 2022, that will last till January 15, 2023.
“We want to remind you about the notice that the second phase on the use of the bridge is commencing from January 2, 2023.
“The use of the Second Niger Bridge as directed by the Minister of Works and Housing, Mr Babatunde Fashola, will be from the East to the West making use of the Obosi interchange.”
He noted that the opening of the bridge has made the journey of Nigerians seamless, reminding the road users to continue to be obedient to all road traffic managers.
