Nigeria’s President, Bola Tinubu, has said the Ikpoba River and Ovia River bridges would be reconstructed.
Heavy traffic congestion currently plagues the Ovia River Bridge because sections of the bridge have failed.
Several accidents have also occurred on the Ovia River Bridge as motorists struggle to pass through one way.
The slope at the Ikpoba River has also caused accidents.
Minister of Works, David Umahi, disclosed plans to reconstruct both bridges in Benin City while flagging off Operation Rescue Benin Asaba highway.
Umahi said the Ikpoba River Bridge would be lifted to ease the pain of driving up Ikpoba Hill.