Federal Government, on Thursday, opened the second Niger Bridge, between Asaba and Onitsha, to motorists for temporary use.
A visit to the bridge shows vehicles plying it from Asaba to Onitsha on top speed.
The Federal Government had promised to open the bridge for temporary use from December 15 to January 15.
The temporary measure is to decongest traffic from the old bridge during the Yuletide.
There was heavy security presence at the bridge, to ensure safety of lives and property