Lagos Reschedules Eko Bridge Closure For Rehabilitation Works
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Lagos State Sector Command, has announced a new date for the temporary closure of Eko Bridge to facilitate rehabilitation works along the UBA–Apongbon–Ijora corridor.
In a statement issued on Tuesday, the Lagos Sector Commander, Kehinde Hamzat, disclosed that the closure will now begin at 12:00 midnight on Tuesday, May 19, instead of the earlier scheduled date of May 11.
According to Hamzat, the adjustment followed a strategic meeting between officials of the FRSC and the Federal Controller of Works, Olufemi Dare, where implementation plans and public safety concerns were reviewed.
He said the temporary closure became necessary to enable rehabilitation works on the UBA–Apongbon–Ijora section of the bridge corridor.
The FRSC advised motorists to make use of alternative routes including UBA, Outer Marina, Third Mainland Bridge, Egbelẹta and other adjoining roads throughout the duration of the repairs.
Hamzat appealed to road users to remain patient, obey traffic regulations and comply with diversion signs that would be installed around affected areas.
He further noted that FRSC personnel, alongside other traffic management agencies, would be strategically deployed across major routes to maintain order and ensure smooth traffic flow during the closure period.
The sector commander also urged commuters to properly plan their movements, follow traffic directives and avoid reckless driving around diversion points.
He added that the FRSC appreciates the cooperation of motorists as authorities continue efforts aimed at improving road infrastructure and enhancing transportation safety across Lagos State.
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