By Ameenat Hamzat, Lagos, Nigeria
The Federal Government has announced the closure of the Marina-bound section of Lagos’ Independence Bridge for essential maintenance and rehabilitation work.
This was announced in a statement on Monday by the Federal Controller of Works in Lagos, Mrs. Olukorede Kesha, who said the bridge will be shut down from April 1 until the end of May 2025.
Kesha said: “The closure will impact traffic heading from Ahmadu Bello Way and Adeola Odeku towards Marina, Eko Bridge, and Onikan by Zone 2.’
She however urged motorists to plan ahead and explore alternative routes to minimize congestion during the repair period.
Apologizing for any inconvenience, Kesha thanked the public for their patience and cooperation, emphasizing the government’s commitment to ensuring road safety and infrastructure stability.
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