The Federal Government has announced the closure of the Independence Bridge (Marina bound) starting April 1, 2025, for essential maintenance and rehabilitation works.
The Federal Controller of Works, Lagos, Olukorede Kesha, made this known in a statement on Monday, March 31.
Kesha noted that the bridge would remain closed until the end of May 2025.
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Accoding to her, the closure will affect traffic traveling from Ahmadu Bello Way and Adeola Odeku towards Marina, Eko Bridge, and Onikan by Zone 2.
Kesha urged motorists to plan their journeys accordingly and use alternative routes to avoid traffic congestion during the repair period.
She apologised for any inconvenience the closure might cause and thanked the public for their understanding and cooperation as the government worked to ensure the safety and stability of road infrastructure.
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