Gbeminiyi Ogunleye
2 weeks ago
Overview
FG to Close Ijora-Marine Bridge in Lagos for 21 Days
The Federal Government has announced the temporary closure of the Ijora-Marine Bridge in Lagos State, from May 18, to carry out urgent repairs that will last for 21 days.
The Federal Controller of Works in Lagos, Mrs Olukorede Kesha, said in a statement released on Tuesday that the closure would begin at 7.00 a.m. on Sunday (May 18).
She said that some sections of the bridge would be completely closed, while others would experience partial closure during the period.
Kesha said that the repairs would involve lifting the bridge deck to replace worn-out bearings and carrying out other critical maintenance work.