Egyptian authority says University Bridge safe after sidewalk erosion found

Egypt's General Authority for Roads and Bridges has said the University Bridge on the Nile is structurally sound after an inspection found limited sidewalk erosion.

• The General Authority for Roads and Bridges issued a statement Friday responding to social media claims about damage to the University Bridge's sidewalks.
• Inspection found erosion in small parts of a sidewalk's surface concrete layer, caused by repeated water accumulation around drainage openings, the authority said.
• The authority said the opening does not affect bridge safety, and the structural condition of the sidewalks and all elements is generally good.
• The authority commissioned a specialized company for full maintenance of sidewalks, asphalt, joints and metal barriers under a Nile bridges plan following presidential directives.