Niger Bridge | |
|---|---|
 The Onitsha bridge into Onitsha | |
| Coordinates | 6°08′04″N 6°45′32″E / 6.134434°N 6.758819°E |
| Carries | 3 vehicular lane central carriageway[1] |
| Crosses | Niger River |
| Locale | Asaba |
| Other name(s) | Onitsha bridge |
| Maintained by | Federal Ministry of Works |
| Characteristics | |
| Material | Steel |
| Total length | 4,606 feet (1,404 m)[1] |
| Longest span | 600 feet (180 m)[1] |
| Piers in water | 7 |
| Clearance below | 74 feet (23 m)[1] |
| History | |
| Opened | December 1965 |
| Location | |
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The River Niger Bridge or Onitsha Bridge is a bridge that connects the southeastern and western regions of Nigeria across the Niger River. The bridge, which was completed in 1965, is located in Onitsha, Anambra State, and links to Asaba, Delta State. The bridge has two lanes and a pedestrian walkway, and is often congested with traffic and informal traders. A second bridge, known as the Second Niger Bridge or the Second Onitsha Bridge, was inaugurated in 2023 to ease the pressure on the existing bridge and provide a more modern and durable structure.[2]