FG Reopens Independence Bridge in Lagos

The Minister of Works, Engineer David Umahi has directed the immediate reopening of the Independence Bridge in Lagos to vehicular traffic.

In a statement signed by the Federal Controller Works in Lagos, Engineer (Mrs) Olukorede Kesha, this directive follows the earlier closure of the bridge on Tuesday for planned maintenance and rehabilitation.

The statement notes that efforts are currently ongoing to ensure palliative works are carried out on the already opened bridge to make it motorable.

The Ministry expresses regret for the inconvenience caused to the motoring public by the closure and appealed for their understanding and cooperation.

It clarifies that the necessary repair works on the bridge would be carried out at a later time.