Lagos Begins 71-Day Repair Work On Eko Bridge

The Lagos State Government will tomorrow Saturday commence the
repairs on the expansion joints on Eko Bridge expected to be completed
in 71 days.

It will be recalled that the state government had earlier announced
plans to commence repair on the expansion joint replacement beginning
from Saturday 23rd August, 2014 to Monday 27th October 2014 to last
for 71 days.The government added that would not necessitate its total
closure but rather a phased partial restriction.

Commissioner for Transportation Mr, Kayode Opeifa, who announced this,
said the first phase of the bridge expansion joint replacement being
carried out by a leading construction firm would witness a partial
restriction from two lanes to one lane at the loop towards Elegbata
(Apongbon inter-change) in-ward Lagos for six days, between Saturday,
23rd August to Thursday 25th August 2014. "By this, vehicular
movements in-ward Surulere will not be affected.

To avoid delay, motorists coming from Surulere and Apapa going towards
Ebute-Ero and outer Marina are advised to use the connecting road to
link Carter Bridge.

"The state government however, appeals for caution and co-operation
from all road users by obeying traffic regulations and has directed
all traffic management personnel to ensure traffic flow during the
maintenance period while regretting any inconvenience occasioned by
this project." Opeifa stated.