Two years on, motorists pay N20,000 to cross collapsed Taraba bridge as communities lament

Two years on, motorists pay N20,000 to cross collapsed Taraba bridge as communities lament

Motorists and residents along the Namnai route in Taraba State are continuing to grapple with severe transportation difficulties more than two years after the collapse of the Namnai Bridge. The prolonged infrastructure crisis has forced commuters to rely on costly alternative means of crossing, with motorists paying between N3,000 and N5,000 for small cars, while […] Two years on, motorists pay N20,000 to cross collapsed Taraba bridge as communi…

Namnai Bridge crisis drives crossing costs higher

The Namnai Bridge crisis continues to disrupt transport in Taraba State, with motorists and residents facing costly and difficult river crossings. The bridge, which collapsed in August 2024, has left commuters relying on canoes and other alternative arrangements to cross the river and continue their journeys. Small vehicle owners reportedly pay between N3,000 and N5,000 per crossing, while operators of heavy-duty vehicles can pay as much as N20,…