A bridge along the Enugu-Port Harcourt Expressway collapsed on Monday morning, causing panic among motorists and residents.
The bridge, which is located between New Artisan and Naira Triangle in Enugu State, caved in around 10 a.m. local time, according to eyewitnesses.
The Head of Media, Office of the Enugu State Governor, Dan Nwomeh, confirmed the incident on his X account, formerly Twitter.
He said, “A bridge has collapsed in Enugu along the Enugu – Port Harcourt expressway between New Artsisan and Naira Triangle.
Motorists should please avoid that route.
Federal and State officials already at the scene.”
JUST NOW
A bridge has collapsed in Enugu along the Enugu – Port Harcourt expressway between New Artsisan and Naira Triangle.
Motorists should please avoid that route.
Federal and State officials already at the scene. pic.twitter.com/P9OGIbee4R— Dan Nwomeh (@DanNwomeh) September 25, 2023
The cause of the bridge collapse is yet to be determined.
The bridge was constructed by the Federal Ministry of Works and Housing as part of the rehabilitation of the Enugu-Port Harcourt Expressway, which is a major arterial road linking the South-East and South-South regions of Nigeria.
No casualties have been reported from the incident.
