JUST IN: FG TO DIVERT HEAVY-DUTY VEHICLES FROM FIRST NIGER BRIDGE TO SECOND NIGER BRIDGE
The Federal Government is considering diverting heavy-duty vehicles and trucks from the First Niger Bridge to the Second Niger Bridge as a temporary measure to ease the persistent gridlock on the busy route. The Anambra State Federal Controller of Works, *Timothy Emenike*, disclosed this in an interview on Tuesday, saying a barrier might soon be placed at both ends of the First Niger Bridge to prevent heavy-duty trucks from plying it. According to him, the gridlock on the bridge has been noted by the Ministry, and several measures are being explored to ensure ease of traffic, especially as the Yuletide season approaches. > "The gridlock on the First Niger Bridge is noted and the ministry is exploring a lot of measures to ensure ease of traffic, especially as we approach the Yuletide season." > "We know that a heavy-duty truck and a small vehicle can pass on one lane of the First Niger Bridge at the same time. But two heavy-duty vehicles cannot pass at the same time...
