Federal Works Minister David Umahi commits the Federal Govt to repair failed bridge and sections of Enugu-Port Harcourt highway.
The Minister visited the site of collapsed bridge at the Enugu end of the Expressway and directed an unnamed contractor to create a temporary bypass for motorists.
He inspected the collapsed bridge with Enugu State Governor Ndubuisi Mbah.
The Governor formally notified federal authoritities about the collapsed Bridge.
Umuahi acknowledged receipt of the letter and promised to commence immediate reconstruction of the collapsed bridge.
“I will be sending my men to come and evaluate it,” Umahi told Mbah.
“I can assure you that within the next 7 days you must hear from us; we are doing the drains, and will give you our standard and bills of quantities.
“We are going to look at the second bridge and see how far the remedial work will be done on it. We are going to scale up the reconstruction of the two bridges alongside the road construction.
“I want to assure you that I have directed the contractor to do everything possible to provide an alternative road.
“We are going to work on the second bridge to ascertain the integrity of the bridge and see if we can use it while we demolish the collapsed one and start the reconstruction.
“I believe the contractor is hearing us and the process will start immediately.”
Gov Mbah commended the prompt federal response to his letter.
“This is a major gateway road so we cried out to the FG for expeditious action.”
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