Eko Bridge To Be Shut Down For Repairs

The Federal Controller of Works, Mr Adedamola Kuti, has said that parts of the Eko Bridge will be closed to enable the government carry out repair works. 

The Lagos State Government has announced to residents alternative routes while the bridge is under renovation.

A statement by the Special Adviser to the Governor on Works and Infrastructure, Aramide Adeyoye, states, “Motorists can also pass from Bode Thomas to Eric Moore Road and connect Abebe Village (Nigerian Breweries) to Costain and link their destination through national Theatre to Eko Bridge.

“Other alternative routes provided are from National Stadium to connect Shitta Roundabout, onward to Adeniran Ogunsanya Road, Bode Thomas, Eric Moore to Abebe Village (Nigerian Breweries) and Costain to link destination through Eko Bridge. Motorists from Ojuelegba are also advised to ply Tejuoso through to Yaba, Murtala Mohammed Way to Oyingbo -Iddo -Otto to Idumota Bridge or Carter Bridge and connect their destination.

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“Commuters from Agege Motor Road or Ikorodu Road should drive through Jibowu to connect Herbert Macaulay Way to Adekunle and 3rd Mainland Bridge towards Lagos Island or other destinations.”