Federal Government To Close Eko Bridge Sections In Lagos For Urgent Repairs

Rephrased passage: The Federal Government has announced its intention to close certain sections of the Eko Bridge in Lagos State for immediate repairs.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

The affected part, specifically the Alaka-Costain-Iganmu (inward Island) section of the bridge, will be inaccessible for a period of 40 days.

Engr. (Mrs.) O.I. Kesha, the Federal Controller of Works, Lagos State, acting on behalf of the Permanent Secretary of the Federal Ministry of Works & Housing, confirmed that the closure will take effect from Sunday, 23rd July 2023…CONTINUE READING

The decision comes in response to the discovery of damage to some portions of the bridge, necessitating urgent repair work. Failure to address these issues promptly could jeopardize the structural stability and overall integrity of the entire bridge.

Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State and Engr.

(Mrs.) Olukorede Kesha, the Federal Controller Of Works, had previously announced that intermittent closures would be carried out as the maintenance work progressed.

During the closure period, motorists are advised to utilize the service lane leading to Iponri, while alternative routes have been provided for those traveling from Western Avenue and nearby areas.

The Federal Government urges motorists to cooperate with the deployed Traffic-Management Team to manage traffic effectively during the repair period.

Regular commuters are thanked in advance for their continued cooperation.