The Minister of Works, Senator David Umahi, has ordered the immediate reopening of the Independence Bridge in Lagos to vehicular traffic. This directive comes after the bridge was closed for planned maintenance and rehabilitation works.

According to the Federal Controller of Works in Lagos, Mrs. Olukorede Kesha, “The Ministry expressed regret for the inconvenience caused to the motoring public by the closure and appealed for their understanding and cooperation.”

Although the bridge has reopened, the necessary repair works will be carried out at a later time, as clarified by the Federal Ministry of Works. The ministry’s decision to reopen the bridge is likely aimed at easing traffic congestion in the area, while ensuring that the necessary repairs are completed as soon as possible.