The Federal Ministry of Works has ordered the immediate reopening of the Independence Bridge in Lagos after millions of Lagosians were locked in hours-long gridlock on Wednesday.
In a statement from the Federal Controller of Works, Lagos, O.I. Kesha, the Minister of Works, David Umahi, has “directed the immediate reopening of the Independence Bridge in Lagos to vehicular traffic.”
This follows the earlier closure of the bridge for planned maintenance and rehabilitation works, according to the controller.
“Efforts are currently underway to carry out palliative works on the bridge that has been reopened to ensure it is motorable,” the controller added.
The Ministry expressed regret for the inconvenience caused to motorists during the closure and appealed for public understanding and cooperation. It further clarified that the full repair works on the bridge will be carried out at a later date.
READ THE FULL STATEMENT BELOW:
Federal Ministry of Works, Lagos
PRESS RELEASE ON IMMEDIATE REOPENING OF INDEPENDENCE BRIDGE (AHMADU BELLO WAY-MARINA BOUND).
Date: April 2nd, 2025
The Honorable Minister of Works, Senator David Umahi, has directed the immediate reopening of the Independence Bridge in Lagos to vehicular traffic.
This directive follows the earlier closure of the bridge for planned maintenance and rehabilitation works.
Efforts are currently underway to carry out palliative works on the reopened bridge to ensure it is motorable.
The Ministry regrets the inconvenience caused to the motoring public by the closure and appeals for their understanding and cooperation.
The Federal Ministry of Works has clarified that the necessary repair works on the bridge will be carried out at a later time.
E-signed,
Engr. (Mrs.) O. I. Kesha
Federal Controller of Works, Lagos
