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LASG TO CLOSE EKO BRIDGE ON LAGOS ISLAND FOR 24 HOURS FOR REMEDIAL PALLIATIVE WORK.(PHOTO ).#PRESS RELEASE



Suggests Alternative Routes For Motorists.


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, 2023 for immediate remedial palliative works by the Lagos State Public Works in conjunction with Federal Ministry of Works and Housing.


A statement issued by the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Transportation, Engr. Abdulhafiz Toriola said the 24-hour closure will ensure 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 coming from Mainland/Surulere and going to Lagos Island are advised to make use of Ijora-Olopa/Causeway to Carter Bridge (Idumota) to connect their desired destinations;

Or

b. Connect Costain to Iganmu through Ijora-Oloye via Ijora Causeway to Carter Bridge (Idumota), for their desired destinations.

Motorists coming from Lagos Island and going to Surulere/Mainland are advised to connect Carter Bridge (Idumota) through Iddo/Oyingbo to Herbert Macaulay for their desired destinations;

Or

b. 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 link their desired destinations.

The Transport Permanent Secretary further urged road users to cooperate with the Traffic Managers during the palliative works to enhance seamless movement.

 

Engr. Abdulhafiz Toriola

Permanent Secretary,

Lagos State Ministry of Transportation.

 

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