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FG Orders Closure Of Damaged Keffi Flyover

BY CHIKA OKEKE, Abuja
The Federal Government has ordered immediate closure of damaged carriageway of Keffi flyover to prevent heavy traffic and mitigate risks associated with human and vehicular movement. 

The Minister of Works, Engr. David Umahi disclosed this during an on-the-spot assessment of the damaged flyover on Sunday at Keffi, Nasarawa State. 

Findings revealed that the collision completely dislodged one of the beams and damaged two others, just as there were visible cracks on the structure, caused by the force of the impact. 

Umahi informed that the incident was triggered by an overburdened truck carrying an excavator. 

He was accompanied by the Director of Press and Public Relations, Mal. Mohammed Ahmed; Deputy Director of Design and Bridges, Engr. Musa Seidu;  Federal Controller of Works, FCT, Engr. Yakubu Usman and other officials. 

The minister informed that he had directed the Permanent Secretary, Engr. Olufunso Adebiyi, along with a team of engineers to visit the damaged flyover  when the incident occured on Thursday, July 17, 2025. 

While one beam fell off entirely and damaged the walkway and parapet, the other two beams, though damaged, retained their structural integrity, according to the engineers. The underpass was cleared, but the overpass remains closed as a precautionary measure. 

The minister appealed to Messrs CGC (Nigeria) Limited, the contractor currently working in the FCT, to urgently begin the redesign and molding of a replacement beam, while salvaging the other two that were partially affected. 

The process is expected to take approximately 30 days, after which a strength test will be conducted before reinstallation.

He emphasised that the integrity of the structure will be fully restored before reopening it for vehicular traffic, saying that the emergency repairs will be handled through an intervention fund, pending the release of resources. 

Umahi assured the public that President Bola Tinubu is fully aware of the unfortunate incident and has directed immediate remedial action to restore the facility, which serves as a critical transport corridor. 

While commiserating with the families that lost their loved ones, he wished the injured quick recovery.

The minister assured that the ministry  will continue to work closely with the contractor and other relevant stakeholders to ensure a swift and safe reconstruction exercise.

This was contained in a statement by the Director of Press and Public Relations, Mohammed Ahmed on Sunday in Abuja. 

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