The Lagos State Government said it would conduct integrity assessment test on Eko Bridge, which was early Wednesday morning engulfed in fire outbreak.

 Dr. Frederic Oladeinde, Commissioner for Transportation, Lagos,who disclosed this in a statement,explained  that the integrity assessment would enable the government to ascertain the level of damage caused by the fire incidence for adequate rehabilitation of the bridge.

The government added  that it has closed the Apongbon axis of the Eko Bridge and diverted traffic in the axis for the safety of motorists.

He advised motorists heading towards Apongbon from Surulere and its environs to use Ijora/Apapa route or Leventis/UBA Roundabout to connect Marina and their desired destinations.

He further advised motorists to use Ebute Ero to link Inner Marina and Third Mainland Bridge to continue their journeys and affirmed that the State Traffic Management Authority, (LASTMA) was already on ground along the alternative routes to minimise inconveniences.

 The Lagos State Government has barred articulated and heavy duty trucks from using the bridge throughout the ongoing repair work  on Eko Bridge

The Federal Government had earlier announced the commencement of comprehensive repair works on the bridge, commencing from Saturday March 5, 2022.

A statement by Dr. Frederic Oladeinde, Commissioner for Transportation, Lagos State, explained that stopping  of the articulated and heavy duty trucks on the bridge was necessary following the nature of the repair works.

He  said such vehicles would be diverted to Costain Roundabout to access their desired destinations, while smaller vehicles inbound Apongbon from Alaka can still utilise the bridge during the course of the repair works.

He disclosed  that the diversion point is on the Apongbon bound lane of the bridge,adding that traffic guides would also be mounted along the affected routes to help motorists navigate the axis during the construction.

He  hinted that the State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) would be on ground to coordinate movement.