Major Disruption Ahead! FG To Close Vital Lagos Bridge, Issues Safety Guidelines

Published March 31, 2025 at 5:03 PM

The Federal Government has announced the planned closure of the Independence Bridge (Marina-bound) in Lagos State for crucial maintenance and rehabilitation work

According to Mrs. Olukorede Kesha, the Federal Controller of Works in Lagos, the bridge will be closed from April 1 to the end of May 2025. She advised road users to consider alternative routes during the closure to minimize traffic disruptions.

Kesha expressed apologies for any inconvenience the closure might cause and thanked the public for their cooperation as the government prioritizes the safety and stability of the road infrastructure.

The closure will specifically impact traffic moving from Ahmadu Bello Way and Adeola Odeku towards Marina, Eko Bridge, and Onikan by Zone 2. Motorists are urged to plan their journeys and use alternate routes to avoid congestion.

In another development, the Bola Ahmed Tinubu-led Federal Government has reportedly awarded a contract for the renovation of two major Lagos ports — Tin Can and Apapa — to Chagoury Group, a multinational conglomerate led by Lebanese-Nigerian billionaire Gilbert Chagoury.

Sources indicate that the Federal Executive Council (FEC) approved the contract in February 2024, and the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) is expected to make a formal announcement soon. A source confirmed that the award to Chagoury Group followed due process.