The Lagos State Government has announced that the Eko Bridge leading towards the section of the newly reopened Apongbon Bridge will close for 24 hours on Sunday, July 16, 2023.
The closure is for immediate remedial palliative works by the Lagos State Public Works Department in conjunction with the Federal Ministry of Works and Housing, according to the state government.
The Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Transportation, Engr. Abdulhafiz Toriola, made this statement known on Saturday, saying that the 24-hour closure will allow uninterrupted palliative adjustment of the bridge.
Toriola, however, confirmed that the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) Personnel have been deployed to control and manage traffic around C.M.S., Marina, Ijora, and other alternative routes on the Lagos Island and Mainland.
He explained that the palliative work was necessary to complement the newly reopened Apongbon Bridge.
Alternative routes made available during the period of repair are highlighted as follows: Motorists from the mainland or Surulere going to Lagos Island are advised to make use of Ijora-Olopa or the Causeway to Carter Bridge (Idumota) to connect to their desired destinations.
Connect Costain to Iganmu through Ijora-Oloye via the Ijora Causeway to Carter Bridge (Idumota) for their desired destinations.
Motorists from Lagos Island going to Surulere or the mainland are advised to connect Carter Bridge (Idumota) through Iddo or Oyingbo to Herbert Macaulay for their desired destinations.
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Motorists are also advised to connect Carter Bridge (Idumota) through Ijora Olopa by LAWMA Headquarters to Eko Bridge inwards Costain/Alaka for their desired destinations.
Motorists can equally make use of the Third Mainland Bridge through Adekunle to connect Herbert Macaulay to their desired destinations.
Road users are urged to cooperate with the Traffic Managers during the palliative work to enhance seamless movement.
