The Federal Government on Thursday opened the Second Niger Bridge between Asaba, Delta State and Onitsha, Anambra State to motorists for temporary use.
The bridge was opened amid jubilation from road users.
The government opened the bridge for temporary use for vehicles coming from the West to the South-East through Asaba from December 15, 2022, to January 15, 2023.
Although, it was a mixed feeling for residents of the zone, especially marketers who used to make brisk business during gridlock as they complained that the opportunity for them to make huge sales in traffic may not arise during this Christmas season.
The motorists expressed excitement that the bridge would be a relief for road users as it is going to help decongest the old Niger Bridge.
The Minister of Works, Babatunde Fashola (SAN), said the temporary opening of the second Niger Bridge was to decongest traffic from the old bridge during the Yuletide.
