# Jos South reports completed bridges and culverts to improve access

> Jos South local government in Plateau State says it has completed a bridge at Gura Loh Ban and opened culverts at Vwang Kogot and Kushe.

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- Published: 2026-10-18T21:48:10+00:00
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Jos South Local Government in Nigeria’s Plateau State said in an October 18 report that several community infrastructure projects had been completed. The administration said it finished and opened a bridge over a channel at Gura Loh Ban in Gyel District, where erosion and flooding had disrupted movement. It said a three-cell box culvert at Vwang Kogot connects the district with neighbouring Riyom Local Government.

The report says a three-cell box culvert at Kushe links Kuru A, Kuru B and Kushe wards. It also says a bridge at Zot Shen remains under construction, a 1,000-capacity hall at Kwang is complete, and a similarly sized hall at Kushe is nearing readiness for use. The release provides no project costs, contractor details or independent verification; the completion and impact claims are those of the local government.

## Data

### Community infrastructure status reported in Jos South

Statuses are taken from Jos South local government’s October 18 report.

Methodology: The table summarizes the release’s descriptions of projects as completed, opened, ongoing or nearing use. Costs and independent verification are not provided.

| Location | Project and reported status |
|---|---|
| Gura Loh Ban, Gyel District | Bridge completed and opened, according to the local government. |
| Vwang Kogot, Vwang District | Three-cell box culvert completed; the local government says it links the area to Riyom LGA. |
| Kushe, Kuru District | Three-cell box culvert completed and links Kuru A, Kuru B and Kushe wards. |
| Zot Shen, Du District | Bridge construction ongoing. |
| Kwang, Du District | 1,000-capacity town hall completed and ready for commissioning. |
| Kushe, Kuru District | 1,000-capacity town hall reshaped and almost ready for use. |

Sources: <https://jossouthlga.pl.gov.ng/critical-infrastructural-development-in-jos-south-local-government-area-by-the-administration-of-hon-silas-patrick-dung/> · Download data: [JSON](https://newsverum.com/api/v1/articles/jos-south-plateau-community-bridges-and-culverts-2026/data/community-infrastructure-status?lang=en&format=json) · [CSV](https://newsverum.com/api/v1/articles/jos-south-plateau-community-bridges-and-culverts-2026/data/community-infrastructure-status?lang=en&format=csv)

## Sources

- [Jos South Local Government, Plateau State](<https://jossouthlga.pl.gov.ng/critical-infrastructural-development-in-jos-south-local-government-area-by-the-administration-of-hon-silas-patrick-dung/>) (Source checked: 2026-10-19; Published: 2026-10-18)

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