Lagos To Divert Traffic From Eko Bridge For Six Months

Hamilton Nwosa
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The Lagos State Commissioner for transportation, Dr Frederic Oladeinde has stated that traffic will be diverted for six months on Eko Bridge (Alaka-Apongbon) for federal government to commence repair works on the road.

The Commisioner made this known on Thursday in a statement, noting that the road diversion would start from March 5, 2022, to September 5, 2022.

Açcording to Mr Oladeinde, the diversion would not affect cars inbound Apongbon from Alaka, but trucks will be restricted from plying the routes due to the repair work.

“Trucks will be diverted towards Costain Roundabout to access their destination.

“Lagos State Traffic Management Authority would be on ground to coordinate movement and help motorists navigate the axis during the construction,”

However, Mr Oladeinde assured Lagosians that the result would be beneficial to all stakeholders while he lauded the citizens for their continued understanding and patience amidst various ongoing road projects within the state.

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