The Lagos State Government has
announced the immediate closure of a section of the recently burnt FESTAC Link
Bridge.
According to the state
government, the closure was as a result of advice by the State Ministry of
Works and Infrastructure concerning a section of the bridge that needs to be
repaired.
Recall that 20 vehicles got burnt after tanker exploded on
Festac bridge.
General Manager of LASTMA, Mr.
Olawale Musa, in a statement, said the precautionary decision was taken in
order to save lives and properties of motorists and other users of the Amuwo
Odofin-FESTAC Link Bridge.
According to Musa, “The Lagos
State Traffic Management Authority wishes to inform motorists inward and
outward of FESTAC Town using the link bridge that they would now be restricted
to one section of the bridge for safety and easy movement of vehicles.
“The closure of a section of the
bridge for repairs would not necessary lead to traffic gridlock and hardship in
the axis, adequate arrangement had been made to minimize the impact on
connectivity.
“We like to assure motorists and
residents that more men and materials have been deployed to the axis. To this
end, we urge residents of the area, especially motorist and commuters to
exercise patience and cooperate with the traffic officials for traffic to flow
within the period.”
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