FG shuts Eko Bridge for 40-day repair again

FG shuts Eko Bridge for 40-day repair again

The Federal Controller of Works, Lagos State, Mrs Olukorede Kesha, has announced a 40-day closure of the Island-bound lane of the Alaka-Costain-Iganmu section of Eko Bridge, beginning from Sunday July 23.

Kesha, in a statement on Thursday in Lagos, said the announcement was made in collaboration with Lagos State Government.

The closure, he said, was as a result of damage noticed on some of the bridge components needing urgent rehabilitation.

“It should be noted that any further delay in the repairs and replacement of some of these bridge members could undermine the integrity and structural stability of the entire bridge,” she said.

She recalled that Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, during the opening of the Apongbon section of the bridge, had announced that intermittent closures would be carried out as the maintenance work progressed.

“This closure is to allow the contractor, Messrs Buildwell Plants and Equipment Industries Ltd to carry out the necessary repairs with the aim of restoring the integrity of the bridge during the stipulated time frame.

“While the service lane leading to Iponri will be available, some alternative routes are also provided for motorists plying the route from Western Avenue and its environ,” she stated.