The Federal Ministry of Works and Housing, in collaboration with Lagos State government, yesterday, announced a temporary closure of the Alaka-Costain-Iganmu section of the Eko Bridge (inward Island) for 40 days, from Sunday, July 23, 2023.
Federal Controller Of Works, Lagos, Olukorede Kesha, in a statement, said the closure was as a result of the damage noticed on some of the bridge members, which needed to be urgently worked upon.
She said any further delay in the repairs and replacement of some of these bridge members could undermine the integrity and structural stability of the entire bridge and the consequence of this can be better imagined.
Recall that Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu and the Federal Controller Of Works, during the opening of the Apongbon section of the Bridge, announced that intermittent closures would 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.
“Motorists are advised to cooperate with the Traffic-Management Team deployed on the highway to manage traffic,” she added.
