FG reopens Independence Bridge in Lagos

The Federal Government has announced the immediate reopening of the Independence Bridge (Ahmadu Bello Way-Marina bound) to vehicular traffic.

The Minister of Works, Senator Dave Umahi, shared this news in a statement issued by the Federal Controller of Works in Lagos, Mrs Olukorede Kesha, on Wednesday.

The government had previously planned to close the bridge from April 1 for essential maintenance and rehabilitation work, with the closure expected to last until May.

However, in the statement, Umahi explained that the necessary repairs on the bridge would be delayed, and palliative measures were already being implemented to ensure that the bridge remains passable.

He expressed regret for the disruption caused to motorists by the closure and urged for understanding and cooperation from the public.