In Lagos, FG shuts down Eko Bridge for repairs
Lagos State Government and the Federal government, have
announced the closure of a section of Eko Bridge to enable engineers carry out
rehabilitation works on worn-out bearings noticed between Alaka and Costain
portion inwards Apongbon.
In a statement released by the Special Adviser to the
Governor on Works and Infrastructure, Aramide Adeyoye, on Wednesday monring,
the state government listed alternative routes for motorists. Adeyoye said it
became necessary to close a section of the bridge to prevent endangering the
lives of commuters using the bridge, pending commencement of repairs.
“Motorists have
been advised to use alternative routes announced by the Lagos State Government
for those heading to Lagos Island from Funsho Williams Avenue through Iponri to
Costain, connecting Eko Bridge through the National Theatre entry point,” she
said.
Motorists can also
pass from Bode Thomas to Eric Moore Road and connect Abebe Village (Nigerian
Breweries) to Costain and link their destination through national Theatre to
Eko Bridge.
Other alternative
routes provided are from National Stadium to connect Shitta Roundabout, onward
to Adeniran Ogunsanya Road, Bode Thomas, Eric Moore to Abebe Village (Nigerian
Breweries) and Costain to link destination through Eko Bridge. Motorists from
Ojuelegba are also advised to ply Tejuoso through to Yaba, Murtala Mohammed Way
to Oyingbo -Iddo -Otto to Idumota Bridge or Carter Bridge and connect their
destination.
Commuters from Agege
Motor Road or Ikorodu Road should drive through Jibowu to connect Herbert
Macaulay Way to Adekunle and 3rd Mainland Bridge towards Lagos Island or other
destinations.
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