The Lagos State government has confirmed that the Eko Bridge, specifically at the recently reopened Apongbon Bridge end, will undergo a 24-hour closure.
Abdulhafiz Toriola, the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Transportation, shared this information in a statement released on Saturday.
GOOD EVENING NIGERIA reported that the bridge was reopened on 8 July, over 15 months after a fire outbreak at the market in its environs.
The closure, scheduled for Sunday, will enable the Lagos State Public Works in collaboration with the Federal Ministry of Works and Housing to carry out the necessary adjustments.Mr. Toriola stated
He emphasized that the 24-hour closure is essential to ensure uninterrupted progress in addressing the bridge’s maintenance requirements.
As a result, the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) has deployed traffic operatives to manage congestion in key areas such as C.M.S, Marina, Ijora, and other alternative routes on both the Lagos Island and Mainland.
Alternative Road Provided
The alternative routes made available during the period of repair are highlighted as follows:
1. For motorists from Mainland/Surulere going to Lagos Island are advised to make use of Ijora-Olopa/Causeway to Carter Bridge (Idumota) to connect their desired destinations;
Or b. Connect Costain to Iganmu through Ijora-Oloye via Ijora Causeway to Carter Bridge (Idumota), for their desired destinations;
2. For motorists from Lagos Island going to Surulere/Mainland are advised to connect Carter Bridge (Idumota) through Iddo/Oyingbo to Herbert Macaulay for their desired destinations;
b. Connect Carter Bridge(Idumota) through Ijora Olopa by LAWMA Headquarters to Eko Bridge inwards Costain/Alaka for their desired destinations;
3. Motorists can equally make use of the Third Mainland Bridge through Adekunle to connect Herbert Macaulay to link their desired destinations.
Mr Toriola enjoined road users to cooperate with the traffic managers during the palliative works to enhance seamless movement.