Julius Berger, the contractor for the Second Niger Bridge, has officially handed over the 1.6-kilometer-long bridge to the Federal Government
The bridge, which cost 336 billion, links Anambra and Delta states. The project was launched on May 23, 2023, and included ancillary roads and other construction works
A short ceremony was held at the toll area of the bridge, where Minister of Works Dave Umahi expressed approval of the project
He stated that the bridge is open to concession for any private company prepared to finish all associated roads, handle toll collection, and recover their investments
Lars Richter, the Managing Director of Julius Berger Nigeria Plc, said the handover was just a technical one, and the Main Second Niger Bridge has been completed, along with the toll stations
The idea of constructing the Second Niger Bridge emerged in 1978/79, with Shehu Shagari, then a candidate for the National Party of Nigeria (NPN), championing the proposal
Other governments have since tried to start the project but did not proceed. The bridge was opened on December 15, 2022, for light vehicles only, and temporary routes have been established to accommodate the ongoing construction of connecting roads
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