Independence Bridge in Lagos to reopen by 3pm on Friday- Umahi

Independence Bridge in Lagos to reopen by 3pm on Friday- Umahi

David Umahi, the minister of works, says the Independence
Bridge in Lagos will reopen to commuters by Friday afternoon.

 

Addressing journalists in Lagos on Thursday evening, the
minister assured Lagos residents that the work would be done on the damaged
section of the bridge, with follow-up checks in two weeks.

 

The bridge was closed earlier this week for maintenance and
rehabilitation—a decision the minister said he was unaware of.

 

Olukorede Kesha, federal controller of works in Lagos, had
announced the bridge’s closure, which he said would last till May.

 

The decision cost residents long, biting hours in traffic,
with many getting to their destinations in the early hours of the morning.

 

Following public outcry over the hours-long gridlock on
Wednesday, Umahi ordered that the bridge be reopened, saying necessary repair
work would be carried out later.

 

Providing an update, the minister said the work is near
completion.

 

“Let me announce that those that are going to work tomorrow
should feel free by 3pm to pass through here,” he said.

 

“This bridge will be reopened at the latest by 3pm tomorrow
to the glory of God, and so we are committed to working throughout the night to
restore the bridge.

 

“I can see that it’s 50 percent…of what we’re going to do,
but it may turn out to be permanent work.”

Source: Independence Bridge in Lagos to reopen by 3pm on Friday- Umahi

 - NigerianEye

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