Lagos shuts down Oshodi pedestrian bridge over safety fears

The Lagos State Government has taken swift action to safeguard the lives of pedestrians, ordering the immediate closure of the pedestrian bridge connecting Oshodi Bus Terminals 2 and 3.

The decision is announced on Friday, was prompted by pressing safety concerns and doubts about the bridge’s structural integrity.

In a statement, Lagos State Commissioner for Transportation, Mr. Oluwaseun Osiyemi, explained that the closure would facilitate a comprehensive assessment of the bridge’s structural integrity, determining whether repairs or reconstruction are necessary.

“The order also mandated the contractor responsible for the initial construction of the terminal, through the Office of Infrastructure, to place concrete barriers at the entrances leading to the bridge,” Osiyemi stated.

While the assessment is conducted, pedestrians have been advised to utilize an alternative bridge located 30 meters away.