The Federal Ministry of Works has fully closed the First Niger Bridge in Onitsha, Anambra State, for emergency maintenance and rehabilitation, beginning Monday, September 7, 2026. According to the ministry, the work is expected to last until September 21 and was deemed necessary due to the deteriorated condition of the bridge's structure.

The Anambra State Police Command has ordered the deployment of operatives to alternative routes used by travellers following the closure of the First Niger Bridge in Nigeria. The Federal Government announced the closure, which began on Monday, 7 September, to allow repair works on the bridge. According to the Daily Post, State Commissioner of Police Nnanna Oji directed the additional security deployment to protect commuters diverted onto other routes during the closure period.

Lagos State authorities have alerted motorists to the closure of a popular bridge in the city for rehabilitation works, urging residents to plan their movements accordingly. According to PM News, the government also appealed to motorists to exercise patience and cooperate with traffic managers and other officials deployed to the area throughout the repair period. The advisory aims to ease congestion and ensure safety while the rehabilitation is ongoing, though the duration of the closure was not specified in the report.

The Lagos State Government has advised motorists to plan their journeys ahead of time as repair works commence on damaged expansion joints at Kara Bridge. According to Vanguard News, the government issued the warning to help road users anticipate possible traffic disruptions along the busy corridor while the repairs are carried out. Authorities did not specify how long the repair works are expected to last.

ThisDay Live examines how Nigeria's deteriorating road infrastructure is reshaping travel habits, pushing commuters toward air travel as road conditions worsen. The report notes that successive administrations have struggled to salvage failing roads nationwide, a challenge described as unnecessary. According to the outlet, the worsening state of highways has consequently driven many Nigerians to seek alternative means of transport, leaving commuters with narrowing choices between risky road journeys and costlier flights.

Motorists using the Nairobi Expressway will be diverted from the Westlands Exit for 12 days, from September 8 to September 20, 2026, to allow maintenance and construction works on the elevated overpass deck after the exit. According to a public notice from Moja Expressway Company, the operator of the toll road, the closure will affect drivers heading through the Westlands area of Nairobi. The announcement was reported by The Kenya Times, which published details of the planned diversion for commuters.