
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.
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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.
Daily Post (NG)·September 7, 2026 at 5:13 PM
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Vanguard (NG)·September 7, 2026 at 4:03 PM
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Channels TV·September 7, 2026 at 1:30 PM
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.
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The Tide (NG)·September 7, 2026 at 3:42 AM
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Daily Trust·July 5, 2026 at 12:56 AM