Following its earlier closure for planned maintenance and rehabilitation works, the Honorable Minister of Works, Senator David Umahi has directive the immediate reopening of the Independence Bridge (Ahmadu Bello Way-Marina Bound) in Lagos to vehicular traffic.
This was contained in a statement signed by Engr. (Mrs.) O. I. Kesha the Federal Controller of Works, Lagos.
According to the Ministry, efforts are underway to ensure palliative works are carried out on the bridge to make it motorable.
Apologizing for the inconvenience caused by the closure, the ministry appealed for understanding while assuring that the necessary repair works on the bridge will be carried out later.
“The Ministry hereby express regret for the inconvenience caused to the motoring public by the closure and appealed for their understanding and cooperation.
The Federal Ministry of Works clarified that the necessary repair works on the bridge would be carried out at a later time” the statement concluded.
