FG to close Ijora Bridge for repairs April 27

She appealed to road users for understanding and cooperation.

She also said that the repairs would be time-sensitive.

According to her, the ministry has received  complaints from concerned citizens who have noticed intense vibrations on the bridge.

Kesha gave the assurance that the bridge would not collapse but admitted the bridge needed urgent attention.

She said: “It won’t collapse, but it definitely needs help. If you drive on the bridge now, you will feel vibrations.

“That is because the bearings, the spring-like supports under the deck, have weakened significantly.”

This repairs, she added, would be the first major work on the Ijora Bridge since it was constructed decades ago.

She said the initial phase of the work, which would involve lifting the deck and replacing the bearings, would require full closure.

However, subsequent activities such as removing and replacing the asphalt might be done in stages, possibly on Sundays, to reduce traffic disruption, according to the official.

Kesha emphasised the importance of public awareness, noting that the Minister of Works, Sen. Dave Umahi, had mandated that any bridge closure must be widely publicised.

“We want members of the public to know that this is for their safety.

“With their cooperation, we can finish this work in time and restore the bridge to a much safer condition,” she said.

 

FG to close Ijora Bridge for repairs April 27