The Federal Ministry of Works and Housing has announced the partial closure of the Independence Bridge in Lagos.
This was contained in a statement by Mr. Adedamola Kuti, Federal Controller of Works, Lagos, which said the closure is to ensure routine maintenance.
The closure will last till May 2 to replace damaged expansion joints.
Kuti, according to the News Agency of Nigeria, appealed to road users to use alternative routes such as Falomo Bridge.
“As part of the National Bridge Maintenance Programme of the Federal Government, the Federal Ministry of Works and Housing has embarked on the maintenance of Independence Bridge, the bridge linking Bonny Camp and Onikan in Lagos.
“The maintenance has reached the stage of replacement of worn out expansion joints and laying of Asphaltic concrete wearing course between 1st March and 2nd May, 2020.
“To accomplish this phase of work, there will be partial closure of the bridge. This may lead to delay in travel time.
“ All inconveniences are highly regretted,” Kuti said.
