The bridge is overworked. Commuters on a busy day can stay in traffic more than three hours. On Friday 10th September 2021, I travelled from Port Harcourt Rivers State to Irrua in Edo State. The bridge was a terrible experience. We stayed three hours trying to cross the bridge. We were stuck in traffic from 5: 52 pm till 9:05 pm. The army and police officers were just busy extorting drivers on the same busy traffic.However, on Sunday 12th September 2021. The traffic was free. Simply because it not a business day. I pray the second Niger bridge gets completed quickly.
Nithjng really special about this one. Just the glaring sight of the river Nigeria as you drive through. It takes some time to get used to.
Traffic here during the early hours of the day and evening is terrible. You sure want to leave sooner than everyone if youll need to get home early.
There was free movement of vehicles there
This is about the oldest and yet strongest Bridge in Nigeria. The Bridge is 50yrs old and yet kicking. It is the busiest highway and passage way in the whole of Eastern Nigeria, even in whole of Nigeria as it is busy every minutes even as you read this.The Bridge is looking at the evernewlooking crossbar support pillars and rails. Age is telling on this faithful giant and so it needs very urgent help because of very regular heavy traffic.
Best bridge in Nigeria connecting the south and west to the east. Has the highest volume of traffic daily
The architect of the bridge is actually very nice. Its my first time of using the bridge. Although there was a little traffic on that day.But it was still quite an experience
One of its kind In Africa. Amazing Bridge
Why does the bridge vibrate, thats awesome
River Niger Bridge is main bridge linking Delta State and Anambra state of Nigeria together across River Niger, the Western approach starts from Oko-Amakom village close to Asaba town, Delta State and the Eastern approach starts from Ogbaru close to Onitsha town(Head bridge market), Anambra state
Its lovely crossing the Niger Bridge and overlooking the ambience...!
Wonderful ... Just wonderful... The place rather the bridge would be better appreciated at night . .
This is the link to South East and the bridge might welcome you with better traffic jam for hours before you cross o the other side
The trade mark of the South East a monument and connecting bridge from South south to the south East.
Its well constructed bridge for everyday use
The bridge is solidly built
River niger (Onitsha head bridge) is a very big river with huge amount of wideness and deepness.
Crossing this bridge, whether from Asaba into Onitsha or vice versa, is a horrible experience every single time. No exceptions. Heavy traffic with drivers spending hour upon hour waiting in place, no moving. Trailers, trucks, buses, and cars...everyone taking chances, cutting corners with reckless driving. Broken down vehicles, with repairs done on the bridge...never towed away. Thugs with big sticks extorting and intimidating truckers and one way drivers. Police, soldiers, and traffic personnel more concerned with collecting bribes than with order and security.
Its a nightmare when theres traffic. In addition the bridge is weak with lot of vibrations when vehicles pass through it. Its bumpy and uneven.
This is my connecting bridge to happiness.
Since it’s construction in 1965, and it’s subsequent commission by the then Prime Minister, Late Alhaji Tafawa Balewa, shortly before his assassination, this small bridge as it appears to me has stood quiet and courageous amidst the heavy traffic that traverse its approximately 1.4km length.The economic growth of Nigeria at present and the movement of economic goods and services across the south to the west/north calls for an urgent need for another bridge. This need is sharply seen when one is stuck in traffic on this bridge, some times lasting between thirty minutes to an hour and thirty minutes.I will conclude quickly that the Niger bridge had served its purpose in the old Nigeria, but can’t sustain this new Nigeria, it is better considered as a one way road rather than a double lane, hence the need for another bridge.
This Bridge is a good thing left for us by our forefathers.
Safe and Peaceful a little traffic.
Have a great views of the river below.
The environment is superb, the rooms are super duper
A great sight seeing..... Great place.
Nothing much, hold up I was hold-down in traffic for a very long time
Not too busy today.. Tuesday, September 21, 2021..
Its a nice place to see, but the hold up there is too much
Always reminds me of home! The traffic here isnt encouraging though but I always love the feeling I get whenever I pass here.
A great link between states across the Niger, most times traffic is usually much here, thereby making it difficult to cross or even to get to ones destination on time.
Filled up with corrupt uniform men, FRSC, SOLDIERS, POLICE, STATE TRAFFIC OFFICERS, AGBOROS
There is always traffic on this bridge. You have to be careful through and fro. The 2nd Niger bridge is still on construction.
Its a passage between Asaba, Delta State and Onitsha, Ana bra State
The gridlock is getting worse day by day. The security agencies should also help by reducing their checking points.
Fine bridge
It was awesome
Good to be home.
Onitsha head bridge head is an historical land mark for the Eastern people of Nigeria. It holds alot of memories and major significance that brings good unit among the surrounding dwellers. This has thus inform the government to start the construction of the second niger bridge so that the first bridge will not be over use as this is the only connecting bridge to Anambra state.
Well constructed but the traffic here needs to be worked upon in other to be able to control traffic and make commuters save time when passing through or possibly the second bridge construction should be completed on time.
Wow, its really a good view from there but its kinda not suitable for people walking or trekking cus motorcycle and tricycle has no or little space for people to pass and also there are lots of traffic there
Too much load on the bridge that can make the bridge collapse. This is very bad
The bridge was well managed
The bridge 🌉 was a bit shaky. Dont get me started on the traffic jam there these day. I honestly do not understand why the heavy congestion. It was terrible. A 45mins trip turned into a 7hours trip. Horrible! We need the second niger bridge already
Bridge linking anambra state to delta state. Police and army use to cause heavy traffic due check points they setup.
Its a bridge that links ASABA to the eatern part of Nigeria.
Cool place but too much traffic
Great work on engineering... I recommend this place for engineers!
Awesome structure
Great but traffic jam slows movements at the bridge
Needs another bridge, too small for the traffic
Fine.
Always have traffic jam
The traffic on this bridge is something else. Had to cross with a bike
Old bridge but good area
Nice view
An old good looking bridge
Very interested to visit
Gate way to the eastern part of Nigeria from the west.
Just drove over this bridge and its still very strong. From the bridge u can sight the second Niger bridge being built
Pleasant experience....Crossed the Niger Bridge from Onitsha to Asaba and back
Nice view
The bridge is standard
Currently being 17-8-21 this is the worst place to be at due to heavy traffic .. You could spend 2hours or more just to cross either ways
The hold up was so bad but I heard it gets better
The River Niger and River Benue bridge is also known as the headbrigde. Its the entrance point between Delta state and Anambra state. Its regarded as the strongest bridge in Nigeria. Theres a seaport beside the Niger bridge.
Attraction certified
Best Bridge in Nigeria and its always busy
Strong but gridlock happens often. Terrible gridlock
Its a fine Old reliable bridge with high vehicular traffic during the Morning and Evenings.
The best bridge ever
Great long sight
Great structure. Mad traffic! Unpredictable
National landmark, hope we improve this someday soon
Beware of rush hour traffic
I loved it..
You have to alwayake sure the road is clear before plying, there is possible hold up at most times
The traffic today was something else
The environment is clean and less traffic
Nice view to behold ..
Highly prone to traffic but still the major drive way connecting yo the east.
Too much traffic Jam
Traffic jam at all times.
Awesome
Nice
Sexy at night
Traffic jam
Bridge head onitsha, traffic congestion mostly
Busy indeed, 2nd bridge should be completed as soon as possible
Not giving accurate location
- Address:Niger Bridge, Nigeria
- Bridge