Lagos announces closure of Eko Bridge, recommends alternative routes
The Lagos State Government has announced that Eko Bridge inwards the newly re-opened Apongbon Bridge will close for 24 hours on Sunday 16th July, for immediate remedial palliative works by the Lagos State Public Works in conjunction with Federal Ministry of Works and Housing.
The Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Transportation, Engr. Abdulhafiz Toriola who disclosed this yesterday said the 24-hour closure will allow uninterrupted palliative adjustment of the bridge.
While confirming 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 re-opened Apongbon Bridge.
The alternative routes made available during the period of repair are highlighted as follows: motorists from Mainland/Surulere going to Lagos Island are advised to make use of Ijora-Olopa/Causeway to Carter Bridge (Idumota) to connect their desired destinations; or connect Costain to Iganmu through Ijora-Oloye via Ijora Causeway to Carter Bridge (Idumota), from where they can head to their desired destinations.
Motorists from Lagos Island going to Surulere/Mainland are advised to connect Carter Bridge (Idumota) through Iddo/Oyingbo to Herbert Macaulay for their desired destinations; or connect Carter Bridge (Idumota) through Ijora Olopa by LAWMA Headquarters to Eko Bridge inwards Costain/Alaka for their desired destinations.
