Anambra prepares new bridge for inauguration, allays residents’ fears

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The Anambra State Government has allayed residents’ fears over the structural integrity of the new Ekwulobia Bridge, assuring it is safe for inauguration. Read More:…

The Anambra State Government has allayed the fears of residents regarding the integrity and structural safety of the newly-constructed Ekwulobia Bridge in the Aguata Local Government Area of the state, assuring the public that the facility remains safe and in perfect condition.

This is just as it said that the government would soon inaugurate the bridge for public use,

There have been reports that the bridge has structural defects, and that such was the reason it has not been inaugurated several months after completion.

South-East PUNCH reports that the “legacy project” of the state government comprises a 300-metre-long flyover spanning from Nanka to Uga, a modern bus terminal, approximately four adjoining roads, and special lighting, a project the government says represents a transformative investment in the infrastructure needs of the people.

Further findings showed that the long-awaited Ekwulobia Flyover, when opened, will serve as a critical link connecting communities, dramatically reducing travel time, enhancing road safety, and spurring economic development across the region.

Addressing concerns over the structural integrity claims of the bridge in Awka, the state Commissioner for Works and Infrastructure, Okey Ezeobi, urged residents and members of the public to ignore the claims, describing them as “wicked.”

Ezeobi said the bridge is ready for inauguration as it had undergone quality assurance tests and structural integrity assessments by certified engineers and relevant regulatory authorities, all of which confirmed that the structure is safe and fit for public use.

He said, “The Ekwulobia Flyover Bridge, which is due to be officially inaugurated soon, is a world-class infrastructure project constructed to the highest international standards.

“The bridge has undergone rigorous quality assurance tests and structural integrity assessments by certified engineers and relevant regulatory authorities, all of which confirm that the structure is safe, sound, and fit for…

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