The Federal Government has inaugurated a solar-powered Closed-Circuit Television (CCTV) Monitoring Centre for the Second Niger Bridge.
Minister of Works, Senator David Umahi, stated that the project aligns with President Bola Tinubu’s efforts to modernize Nigeria’s road infrastructure and enhance security.
Umahi also inspected the ongoing construction of the Asaba section (Section 2A) of the Second Niger Bridge bypass and the rehabilitation of the Asaba–Onitsha expressway.
He said, “Today, Mr President is commissioning the 17.5-kilometre, two-lane bypass designed to divert traffic from Asaba township. This is what we refer to as Section 2A of the Second Niger Bridge bypass.”
The minister revealed that the N179 billion bypass project was redesigned with reinforced concrete pavement, solar streetlights, and CCTV facilities.
“The quality of work is excellent, and progress is very encouraging,” Umahi added, noting that the Federal Government plans to open the first half of the bypass by April 28.