{"id":173279,"date":"2025-08-10T19:10:00","date_gmt":"2025-08-10T18:10:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/nigeria\/uncategorized\/bridge-collapses-on-katsina-batsari-road-after-heavy-rainfall-frsc"},"modified":"2025-08-10T19:10:00","modified_gmt":"2025-08-10T18:10:00","slug":"bridge-collapses-on-katsina-batsari-road-after-heavy-rainfall-frsc","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/nigeria\/policy\/bridge-collapses-on-katsina-batsari-road-after-heavy-rainfall-frsc","title":{"rendered":"Bridge collapses on Katsina\u2013Batsari road after heavy rainfall \u2013 FRSC"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"color: #ff6600\"><strong>Africa-Press &#8211; Nigeria. <\/strong><\/span>A bridge on the Katsina\u2013Batsari road near Shagari Lowcost has collapsed following heavy rainfall on Saturday night, leaving the route impassable.<\/p>\n<p>The Federal Road Safety Corps, FRSC, said the bridge gave way a few meters from Salbak Filling Station. Sector Commander CC Maxwell Lede visited the site on Sunday and ordered the immediate closure of the section.<\/p>\n<p>FRSC personnel have blocked access to the bridge from both ends, while motorists are being redirected to alternative routes.<\/p>\n<p>Vehicles traveling from Katsina to Batsari are advised to take Ring Road via Al-Qalam University, while those heading from Batsari to Katsina should use the Army Barracks\u2013Jibia Road.<\/p>\n<p>Authorities have urged drivers to avoid the collapsed bridge, especially during evening hours or rainy conditions, to prevent accidents.<\/p>\n<p><strong>For More News And Analysis About <a href=\"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/nigeria\">Nigeria<\/a> Follow <a href=\"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/\">Africa-Press<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Africa-Press &#8211; Nigeria. A bridge on the Katsina\u2013Batsari road near Shagari Lowcost has collapsed following heavy rainfall on Saturday night, leaving the route impassable. The Federal Road Safety Corps, FRSC, said the bridge gave way a few meters from Salbak Filling Station. 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