Timothy Emenike Confirms First Niger Bridge Demarcation Intact
Timothy Emenike, the Federal Controller of Works at the Anambra State Field Headquarters, has dismissed rumors that the newly-installed demarcation at the First Niger Bridge has been demolished. He explained that the Ministry of Works created openings around the demarcation to facilitate U-turns for vehicles in emergencies and to allow the Federal Road Safety Corps and fire services to perform their duties.
The bridge was closed from September 7 to 21 for emergency rehabilitation due to vandalized structural components, with the closure extended by a week due to weather conditions. The demarcation, introduced during the rehabilitation, had sparked controversy regarding traffic flow and emergency access.
Emenike urged the public to disregard the "dangerous" rumors, asserting that no demarcation had been removed, and emphasized that the adjustments made were solely for safety and emergency response purposes.
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