Lagos Govt Reopens Ogudu-Ifako Bridge After Repairs

Lagos State authorities has reopened the Ogudu-Ifako Bridge to vehicular postulation pursuing the aboriginal completion of large works connected its enlargement joints.

The bridge, a captious nexus connected 1 of the state’s busiest transport corridors, had been partially closed since June 28 to let captious maintenance. Originally slated to instrumentality 101 days, the task was completed successful conscionable 78 days.

Fielding questions from journalists during an inspection and authoritative reopening connected Tuesday, the Special Adviser connected Infrastructure, Mr Olufemi Daramola, and Commissioner for Transportation, Mr Seun Osiyemi, praised stakeholders’ swift completion and cooperation.

The repair works were carried retired successful 8 phases. The archetypal 4 phases, covering the Ogudu/Ifako inbound Alapere stretch, were completed by August 16.

The remaining phases, which addressed the inbound Oworonshoki axis, began successful August and person besides been completed.

Daramola explained that the task focused connected fixing 4 damaged enlargement joints, an indispensable portion of the bridge’s structure.

He warned that leaving the joints unattended could person posed information risks and weakened the span implicit time.

“We undertook this repair to warrant safety. Thankfully, with the practice of the people, we person been capable to present up of schedule,” helium said, commending the patience of Lagos residents during the closure.

The Commissioner for Transportation, Mr Osiyemi, besides expressed appreciation to the public, noting that the project’s occurrence was partially owed to their endurance and support.

“This occurrence belongs to everyone. Lagosians endured the inconveniences and supported the process. We sincerely admit your perseverance and patience,” helium said.

He added that the authorities authorities remains committed to its infrastructure renewal programme, citing completed repairs connected the Odo-Iyalaro and Apongbon bridges and different ongoing projects crossed Lagos.
Both officials urged residents to support the rehabilitated infrastructure, emphasising that specified projects are funded by taxpayers and intended to present semipermanent benefits.

Looking ahead, the authorities announced that akin attraction enactment is being planned for the Maza-Maza area.

Commuters and commercialized drivers welcomed the reopening with relief. Ms Adebisi Adesesan, a regular commuter, said the completed works would easiness postulation congestion. “We suffered agelong hours during the closure, but this is worthy it,” she said.

A commercialized operator noted that question clip and substance costs had importantly accrued during the bridge’s partial closure, saying, “Traffic was terrible. This reopening is simply a large alleviation for us.”