The Federal Government has announced a 30-day emergency repair timeline for the damaged Keffi flyover in Nasarawa State, following the collapse of one of its beams caused by a collision with an overloaded trailer.
Minister of Works, David Umahi, disclosed this during an inspection of the site on Sunday. According to the minister, the incident occurred on Thursday, July 17, 2025, when a trailer transporting an excavator struck the structure, dislodging one of the flyover’s beams and severely damaging two others.
A statement issued by the Ministry’s Director of Press and Public Relations, Mohammed Ahmed, confirmed that the accident resulted in the deaths of two persons, while two others sustained serious injuries.
Following a preliminary assessment conducted by officials of the Ministry of Works, including the Permanent Secretary, Olufunso Adebiyi, and senior engineers, a section of the bridge was immediately closed to traffic to prevent further damage and ensure public safety.
Umahi said CGC Nigeria Limited, the contractor handling federal road projects in the Federal Capital Territory, has been directed to commence the redesign and casting of a new beam to replace the damaged component.
“The process is expected to take approximately 30 days, after which a strength test will be conducted before reinstallation,” he stated.
The minister assured that all necessary measures would be taken to restore the structural integrity of the flyover and reopen it to the public as soon as possible.
