The bridge linking Jalingo and Wukari at Maraban Gassol in Taraba State collapsed on Wednesday, June 20 after a heavy downpour.
The minister of power, works and housing, Babatunde Fashola, in a statement signed by Mr Theodore Ogaziechi, the Director of Information in the ministry in Abuja said the incident occurred after a downpour on Wednesday evening.
He said the contractor on the axis had been mobilized to commence emergency palliative to ease the flow of traffic on the road.
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The minister, therefore, urged motorists to use an alternate route through Jalingo – Garba Cheda – Bali – Takum – Katsina Ala adding that palliative work would commence on Thursday.
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