Published By Olanrewaju Adesanya
The Lagos State Government will begin traffic diversion on the Marine Bridge Apapa, on Wednesday as the Federal Government begins emergency repair works on different sections of the bridge.
The repairs which is expected to be completed in three months, would last till December 23rd, 2021.
Commissioner for Transportation, Dr. Frederic Oladeinde, who broke the news in s statement on Tuesday, explained that the repairs will be done in phases to minimize inconveniences on motorists. He added that during the first phase, the Ijora bound lane will be closed to vehicular movement and the Apapa bound lane would be subsequently shut down for the second phase.
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Explaining the diversion plan, the Transport Commissioner revealed that motorists heading towards Ijora axis will be diverted into a Counter flow on the Apapa bound lane and vice versa when the Apapa bound lane is closed off for repairs, to reduce traffic gridlock during the course of the repairs.
Oladeinde further stated that the State’s Traffic Management Agency, LASTMA would be fully on ground to direct traffic in addition to traffic guides, which will be strategically placed to guide vehicular movement during the stipulated period.
The State Government while seeking resident’s cooperation for the successful commencement and completion of the emergency works, reiterated its continuous commitment towards the development of transport infrastructure across the metropolis, maintaining that it is vital for the Multi-Modal Transportation System of the State Government which will in turn boost the economic prowess of the citizenry.
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