Bassey Esiet, the Sector Commander of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), in Delta state, has urged motorists to cooperate with all traffic managers to ensure the free flow of traffic along the Niger bridge, the temporary opening of the Second Niger bridge was to ease traffic load and ensure that travelers get to their destination on time from 15th December 2022 to 15th January 2023.
From the 2nd Jan. 2023, only vehicles coming from the East to West will be allowed to use the Second Niger bridge. Members of the public are also informed that heavy duty trucks and trailers will not be allowed to use the new bridge.
Motorists are advised to avoid speeding, overloading, use of unsafe tyres and driving under the influence of alcohol and drugs.