The Lagos State Government has made an announcement regarding the closure of the Eko Bridge in the recently reopened Apongbon Bridge area. The closure will take place for a duration of 24 hours starting on Sunday, July 16, 2023. Engr. Abdulhafiz Toriola, the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Transportation, disclosed this information on Saturday.
According to Toriola, the closure is essential to carry out immediate remedial palliative works on the bridge. These works will be conducted by the Lagos State Public Works in collaboration with the Federal Ministry of Works and Housing. The purpose of the 24-hour closure is to facilitate uninterrupted palliative adjustments on the bridge.
Toriola emphasized the significance of the palliative works in complementing the recently reopened Apongbon Bridge. He also provided alternative routes for motorists to follow during the repair period:
1. Motorists traveling from the Mainland/Surulere to Lagos Island are advised to use the Ijora-Olopa/Causeway route and proceed to Carter Bridge (Idumota) to reach their destinations. Alternatively, they can connect through Costain to Iganmu via Ijora-Oloye and Ijora Causeway to Carter Bridge (Idumota).
2. Motorists traveling from Lagos Island to Surulere/Mainland should connect to Carter Bridge (Idumota) through Iddo/Oyingbo and then proceed to Herbert Macaulay for their desired destinations. Another option is to connect to Eko Bridge through Ijora Olopa, passing by LAWMA Headquarters, and continue towards Costain/Alaka.
In addition, motorists have the choice to utilize the Third Mainland Bridge, passing through Adekunle, to connect to Herbert Macaulay for their desired destinations.
Toriola further confirmed the deployment of Lagos State Traffic Management Authority personnel to handle traffic management and control in areas such as C.M.S, Marina, Ijora, and other alternative routes on Lagos Island and Mainland.
He urged road users to cooperate with the traffic managers during the palliative works to ensure smooth movement and minimize disruptions.
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