Movements of vehicles have started on the Second Niger Bridge after it was officially opened at exactly 9:50am on Thursday, December 15 2022.
Since the opening of the bridge occurred, some motorists have made positive comments, expressing the relief they have while passing through the road.
One the motorists, who was also the first driver to use the bridge, Sunday Emem while speaking to Channels Television said, “I feel so happy, at least it will reduce the hold-up. We’ve stayed over one hour at the other bridge,” he said.
It was not a different experience for Obinna Eze, the second driver to pass through the bridge, as he urged the present administration to complete it before May 2023.
“It is a reality, though it is not 100% complete, so far what we are seeing is impressive. We commend the present administration and we hope they complete it based on the time frame,” Eze said.
In reaction to the development, Minister of Works and Housing, Babatunde Fashola (SAN), last Thursday revealed that the Second Niger Bridge would be open to traffic from December 15, 2022, to January 15, 2023 to ease the experience of travellers during Yuletide break.
The 1.6 kilometers long bridge links Anambra and Delta states.
