The Ijora-Olopa bridge in Lagos has been closed by the federal government due to the collapse of a section of the structure.
The collapse was caused by theft and tampering with the bridge’s reinforcement elements by miscreants.
The government is working with the state to provide alternative routes for motorists. Roads leading directly to the bridge have been closed, and motorists are advised to take alternative routes such as Iganmu/Sifax to Ijora Oloye or Apapa from Eko bridge.
Traffic from Iddo to Ijora-Oloye/Apapa will be diverted at the intersection underpass at Ijora Olopa on contraflow and reconnected at the U-turn to Ijora-Oloye or Apapa.
The minister of works and housing has previously urged illegal squatters occupying Lagos under-bridges to vacate as their activities often result in extensive damage to vital infrastructure constructed with the nation’s scarce resources.
Article updated 1 week ago. Content is written and modified by multiple authors.
