Floodwaters wreak havoc on Lagos community bridge, divides area in two

By Sodiq Adelakun

A devastating flood caused by Monday morning’s heavy downpour has severely damaged the Amje Estaport community bridge on Olakunle Ojo Street, Agbado/Oke-Odo LCDA, Lagos, effectively cutting off the area into two parts.

According to Pastor Samson Akinde, Chairman of the Amje Estaport CDA, the floodwaters overflowed from various streets in Mosholasi and Abucon drainages, converging and emptying into Awotula Close, before channeling into the bridge with significant force, causing extensive damage.

In his words, “The flood damaged the bridge’s pillars, weakening its foundation, and washed away the sand supporting adjacent drainages.

“The collapsed bridge served approximately 20 communities, acting as the sole link road from the Lagos-Abeokuta express road into Old Otta.”

He said that the collapse of the Amje Estaport community bridge has not only left residents stranded but also damaged a portion of the newly tarred road facilitated by Senator Ayo Akinyelure.

However, the CDA chairman urged the governor to take swift action to mitigate the effects of the torrential flood that caused the damage.

Efforts to reach Engr. Famuyiwa for comments were unsuccessful, as he was unavailable to explain why the LCDA failed to act on the community’s appeals and utilize ecological funds for the project.