Lagos: FG To Close Down Part Of Eko Bridge For 40 Days (Details)

EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Federal Government has disclosed plans to close some sections of the Eko Bridge in Lagos State for urgent repairs.

This online media platform gathered that the affected section, the Alaka-Costain-Iganmu (inward Island) part of the bridge, will be shut down for another 40 days.

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The Federal Controller of Works, Lagos State, Engr. (Mrs.) O.I. Kesha, on behalf of the Permanent Secretary of the Federal Ministry of Works & Housing, revealed that the closure commences on Sunday, 23rd July 2023.

Kesha, in a statement on Thursday, said, “This is as a result of the damage noticed on some of the bridge members, which needed to be urgently worked upon.

“It should be noted that any further delay in the repairs and replacement of some of these bridge members could undermine the integrity & structural stability of the entire bridge, and the consequence of this can be better imagined.

“It should, however, be noted that the Lagos State Governor, His Excellency Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, and the Federal Controller Of Works, Engr. (Mrs.) Olukorede Kesha, during the opening of the Apongbon section of the Bridge, announced that intermittent closures will be carried out as the maintenance work progresses.

“This closure is to allow the Contractor, Messrs Buildwell Plants & Equipment Ind. Ltd carry out the necessary repairs with the aim of restoring the integrity of the bridge during the stipulated time frame.

“While the service lane leading to Iponri will be available, some alternative routes are also provided for motorists plying the route from Western Avenue and its environs.

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“Motorists are advised to cooperate with the Traffic-Management Team deployed on the highway to manage traffic. Thanking you for your usual cooperation.”

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