The Federal Government has ordered the immediate reopening of the Independence Bridge in Lagos following a massive traffic gridlock that left commuters stranded for hours.
Why Was the Bridge Reopened?
The bridge had been closed for planned maintenance and rehabilitation.
The closure triggered severe congestion, affecting millions of Lagosians.
Following public outcry, Minister of Works, Senator David Umahi, directed its reopening.
Official Statement from the Federal Ministry of Works
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Here are some comments from the lagosians that was affected by the traffic, published on X (twitter).
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- According to Engr. O. I. Kesha, the Federal Controller of Works, Lagos, efforts are ongoing to carry out palliative repairs to ensure the bridge remains motorable.
The Ministry of Works apologized for the inconvenience caused by the closure and assured that full repairs will be scheduled at a later date.
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