A connecting bridge in Enugu axis of the the Enugu-Port Harcourt Expressway has collapsed.

This was made known in a statement by Dan Nwomeh, the Head of Media to the Office of the governor of Enugu State, Peter Mbah, on his X account.

According to Nwomeh, the government has cautioned motorists to avoid the route which is between New Artisan and Naira Triangle in Enugu.

He added that Federal and State officials were already at the scene to assess the damage. No casualty has been announced as at the time of this report

This comes on the heels of the tour of Federal roads being embarked upon by the former Governor of Ebonyi state and current Minister of Works, Engr. Dave Umahi .