The Federal Ministry of Works has announced urgent intervention on the damaged deck of the Benin-bound section of the Shagamu-Benin carriageway, assuring road users of a swift and lasting solution.

This was disclosed in a statement signed by the Special Adviser (Media) to the Minister of Works, Uchenna Orji, who stated that the ministry is actively following up on repairs and has dispatched a team of engineers to the site.

The ministry attributed the damage to age-related deterioration, noting that the Shagamu-Benin bridge was constructed in 1981.

Umahi assured that a permanent solution is underway, using full deck reconstruction using innovative engineering technology.