Mr Osiyemi implored motorists to be patient at the installation area.
The ministry assured the public that enforcement measures would be implemented to ensure unrestricted access in and out of all gated streets.
Mr Umahi said at the inauguration that the opening was the realisation of a dream of 27 years.
According to him, the lack of strict control had enabled drivers to clone plate numbers.
The commissioner said that a new commencement date would be communicated in due course
The commissioner said the repairs are part of the Lagos State government’s efforts to improve road quality and ease traffic flow.
Mr Obasa said Section 26 of the bill provided for the appointment of an inspector of railways, with the task to uphold safety and operational integrity.
Mr Osiyemi noted that the project would be carried out in two phases.
Mr Osiyemi said traffic management personnel would be deployed to the affected area to reduce inconvenience and manage vehicular movement during the repair works.
The Lagos government says resumption of the second phase of repair works on Ogudu–Ogudu-Ifako Bridge (inbound Island) will begin on Wednesday.
