Lagos issues traffic advisory for Maryland bridge repairs
The Lagos State government has issued a traffic advisory ahead of emergency repairs on the damaged section of the Maryland Independence Bridge wall.
The commissioner for transportation, Oluwaseun Osiyemi, announced this in a statement issued to newsmen on Thursday in Lagos.
Mr Osiyemi stated that the repairs will run from Saturday, Aug. 16, to Tuesday, Aug. 19, between 11.00 p.m. and 4.00 a.m. daily.
Consequently, motorists are advised to use alternative routes during the three-night repair works to avoid delays.
Motorists bound for Oshodi, Ojuelegba, Stadium and Lagos will be diverted at Maria Lodge, Maryland, onto the Maryland Bridge to connect Idiroko inward Anthony.
This diversion is necessary because the main carriageway will remain closed to vehicular movement throughout the repair period.
However, motorists travelling inbound Ketu or Ikorodu from Lagos, Stadium or Anthony will experience unhindered movement during the works.
Mr Osiyemi assured that traffic management personnel will be deployed to minimise inconvenience and control vehicular flow during the repairs.
He urged motorists to follow officers’ directives to ensure smooth traffic flow and avoid unnecessary congestion.
Motorists are implored to remain patient throughout the repair period.
(NAN)
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