FG to Close Alaka-Costain – Iganmu Section of Eko Bridge for 40 Days

Bennett Oghifo

The Federal Ministry of Works & Housing  in collaboration with Lagos state Government has announced a temporary closure of the Alaka-Costain – Iganmu section of the Eko Bridge (inward Island) for another 40 days from Sunday 23rd July, 2023.

A statement issued yesterday by the Federal Controller of Works, Lagos

Engr. (Mrs.) O.I. Kesha, on behalf of the Permanent Secretary, said the closure is “as a result of the damage noticed on some of the bridge members  which needed to be urgently worked upon. It should be noted that any further delay in the repairs and replacement of some of these bridge members could undermine the integrity and structural stability of the entire bridge and the consequence of this can be better imagined.

“It should, however, be noted that the Lagos State Governor, His Excellency, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu and the Federal Controller Of Works, Mrs Olukorede Kesha during the opening of the Apongbon section of the Bridge announced that intermittent closures will be carried out as the maintenance work progresses. 

“This closure is to allow the contractor, Messrs  Buildwell Plants & Equipment Ind. Ltd carry out the necessary repairs with the aim of restoring the integrity of the bridge during the stipulated time frame.”

The statement added: “While the service lane leading to Iponri will be available, some alternative routes are also provided for motorists plying the route from Western Avenue and its environ.

“Motorists are advised to cooperate with the Traffic-Management Team deployed on the highway to manage traffic.’