Checkout Live Images From The Second Niger Bridge Construction (September Update)

The 2nd Niger bridge construction is one project many can’t wait to see it finish. Julius Berger released some visuals into the ongoing work on this bridge, part of the completed task is the Owerri Interchange which is massive, also, the Asaba Site has a Dredging into alignment CH24+200 to 23+700 among many others. it will interest you to note that work is ongoing at the Asaba, Owerri, and other places all at the same time.

Work on this bridge stopped for almost 4 months due to the COVID-19 pandemic that forced the world into total lockdown, Julius Berger started the work in July and so far, work is ongoing in order to meet the deadline being set by the federal government.

The Second Niger bridge is a Nigerian Federal Government project that is 1.6 km (0.99 mi) long and furnished with other ancillary infrastructure including a 10.3 km (6.4 mi) highway, Owerri interchange and a toll station, expected to be completed in the year 2022.

The bridge was initiated under the administration of Goodluck Jonathan and is being sustained by President Muhammadu Buhari.

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The bridge is being constructed across Nigeria’s Niger River and it will span from Asaba to Ozubulu and Ogbaru areas.

The project is being developed through a public-private partnership (PPP) involving Julius Berger.

AutoReportNG got some exclusive live aerial view from the site for the period of August to September and these may interest you.

The Second Niger Bridge is a key national infrastructure, with immense socio-economic benefits for the contiguous states and indeed the entire nation.

Upon completion, the bridge will ease traffic flow, improve road safety, and create greater opportunities for local residents by advancing the commercial viability of the immediate area and regenerating economic life.

The scope of works include the construction of 1.6 km long bridge, 10.3 km Highway, Owerri interchange and a toll station.

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