Skip to main content

FG announces closure of another popular Lagos bridge

The federal government has announced the full closure of the Ijora Bridge in Lagos, starting April 27, to facilitate critical repairs, raising concerns about potential traffic disruptions on one of the busiest routes to Apapa.

During an inspection on Monday, April 21, Olukorede Kesha, the federal controller of works, said the bridge deck would be lifted to replace nearly 50 defective bearings — components crucial to the bridge’s structural stability.

“This bridge has been awarded for some time now in different phases. We are now at the final phase, which involves lifting the entire bridge deck to change the faulty bearings beneath.

“A lot of the bearings are defective, and approximately 50 of them will be replaced across three sections,” Kesha said.

READ ALSO: Umahi denies false claims on Abuja-Kano road project, demands apology from media

The Ijora bridge serves as a vital link between Ijora Causeway and Apapa, home to Nigeria’s busiest seaports.

Kesha acknowledged that the closure would cause disruptions but stressed it was necessary for commuter safety.

Ijora Bridge: ‘It Won’t Collapse, But It Needs Help’ - FG

“It won’t collapse, but it definitely needs help. If you drive on the bridge now, you will feel vibrations. That is because the bearings, the spring-like supports under the deck, have weakened significantly," she said.

To mitigate traffic congestion, the ministry has mapped out diversion routes. Motorists from Ijora will be redirected through Seven Up Roundabout to reconnect to Apapa, while heavy-duty vehicles will pass through Costain via Iganmu.

“This is the first major repair work on the Ijora bridge since it was constructed decades ago.

READ ALSO: Tinubu grants approval for design of Sokoto-Badagry Coastal Highway - Umahi

“The initial lifting and bearing replacement will require full closure, but later stages like asphalt replacement might be done on Sundays to reduce traffic impact,” Kesha added.

She emphasised that the closure, mandated by the Minister of Works, David Umahi, will be widely publicised to ensure public awareness.

“We want members of the public to know that this is for their safety. With their cooperation, we can finish this work in time and restore the bridge to a much safer condition.”

ridoola.blogspot.com.ng
Labels:

Comments

Post a Comment

Popular posts from this blog

Okpebholo suspends A-G & LG Chair under 3 months over finance dealings

The Edo Government has announced the suspension of Samson Osagie , its Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice, and Damian Lawani , chairman of the Local Government Service Commission. Mr Musa Ikhilor , Secretary to the State Government (SSG) announced the suspension in a statement in Benin on Thursday morning. ALSO READ: Kano Govt suspend 2 school principals for alleged absenteeism, negligence Ikhilor said the two-state top officials were suspended over allegations of “grave official and financial interactions”. Okpebholo suspends Edo Attorney-General and LG Service Commission Chairman According to him, the suspension, which takes immediate effect, is pending the conclusion of an investigation into the allegations. The SSG said; It is hereby announced for the information of the general public that Gov. Monday Okpebholo has approved the suspension from office of the Chairman of Edo Local Government Service Commission, Damian Lawani and Commissioner for Justice, Samson Os...
Post a Comment
Read more

Tinubu appoints MKO Abiola's son, Jamiu as SSA on Linguistics & Foreign Matters

President Bola Tinubu has appointed Jamiu Abiola as the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Linguistics and Foreign Matters. The appointee is one of the children of the late Chief Moshood Kolawole Abiola , the winner of the 1993 presidential election annulled by General Ibrahim Babangida . According to a statement by Segun Imohiosen , the Director of Information and Public Relations, Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation on Wednesday, November 27, 2024, Jamiu's appointment took effect from November 14, 2024. Imohiosen said the appointment aligns with the provisions of the Certain Political and Judicial Office Holders (Salaries and Allowances, etc) Act 2008, as amended. Until his recent deployment, the appointee served as the Special Assistant to the President of Special Duties in the office of the Vice President. Tinubu tasked Jamiu to work closely with the Federal Ministry of Foreign Affairs and bring his wealth of experience to bear in his new ...
Post a Comment
Read more

Protesters block East-West road in Rivers, demand action on poverty & hunger

The protesters chose to spotlight the East-west road in the expression of their anger over hunger, poverty and infrastructure deficit in the supposed viable business area. The ongoing nationwide protest, on Monday, spread to the Eleme/Onne section of the East/West Road of Rivers as a large crowd of protesters stormed the popular section connecting the Port Harcourt refineries. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the Akpajo axis of the East-West Road, up to the entrance leading to Indorama Petrochemicals, was taken over by angry protesters, who disrupted free vehicular movements. The East-west road is a major route connecting Port Harcourt city to key business facilities, like the Onne seaport, Port Harcourt refineries, Indorama Petrochemicals and more than six Local Government Areas of the state. The protesters, who carried on their activities peacefully, displayed placards with inscriptions, expressing dissatisfaction over the pervasive poverty, hunger and high cost of ...
Post a Comment
Read more