The Second Niger Bridge project is a very significant project that will decongest the existing Niger Bridge, boost economic activities, and connect the South-East with the rest of the country.
The bridge and its link roads are expected to be 46.9km long, connecting Asaba (Delta State) and Onitsha (Anambra State).
The bridge is split into 2 phases:
Phase 1 of the project involves the following:
Construction of 1.6km bridge over the River Niger
Construction of 10.3km approach roads from Asaba and Onitsha;
Construction of two (2) secondary bridges at Amakon Village Road and Atani Road of 21.7m each (completed); and
Construction of a new cloverleaf interchange at Onitsha – Owerri Road (ongoing).
This phase has attained 92% completion as of the third quarter (Q3) of 2022.
Phase 2
Construction of 2 approach roads (Phase 2A, Benin – Asaba and Phase 2B, Onitsha – Enugu) each measuring 17.5km (yet to commence) .
Details
Sector Motorways
Completion Date December 2022
Commencement Date 14th August 2018
Participants FGN NSIA Recovered Assets
State Anambra Delta
Ease of traffic
The Second Niger Bridge is meant to:
Ease traffic flow,
Improve road safety, and
Create greater opportunities for local residents by advancing the commercial viability of the immediate area and increasing cross-regional economic activities.
