The Lagos State Government has revealed that Eko Bridge inwards the newly re-opened Apongbon Bridge will be shut down for 24 hours on Sunday, 16th July, 2023.
It was revealed that the closure was scheduled to ensure immediate remedial palliative works by the Lagos State Public Works, in partnership with the Federal Ministry of Works and Housing, according to the state government.
Engr. Abdulhafiz Toriola, the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Transportation, had made this statement known on Saturday, July 15. He had also stated that the 24 hour closure will permit uninterrupted palliative adjustment of the bridge.
Personnel from the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority, LASTMA, have been dispatched to command and manage traffic around C.M.S, Marina, Ijora, and other alternative routes on the Lagos Island and Mainland.
Toriola has meanwhile, explained that the palliative work was crucial so as to complement the newly re-opened Apongbon Bridge.
The alternative routes that are available for the period of repair include:
From Mainland/Surulere going to Lagos Island, road users are to make use of Ijora-Olopa/Causeway to Carter Bridge (Idumota) to connect their prospective destinations;OrConnect Costain to Iganmu through Ijora-Oloye via Ijora Causeway to Carter Bridge (Idumota).
From Lagos Island going to Surulere/Mainland, road users are advised to connect Carter Bridge (Idumota) through Iddo/Oyingbo to Herbert Macaulay.Or
Connect Carter Bridge (Idumota) through Ijora Olopa by LAWMA Headquarters to Eko Bridge inwards Costain/Alaka for their prospective destinations.
Motorists can equally make use of the Third Mainland Bridge through Adekunle to link to Herbert Macaulay
Toriola had finally urged road users to cooperate with the Traffic Managers during the palliative works to promote seamless movement.
