The Ijora Bridge in Lagos will be completely closed beginning April 27 for necessary repairs, according to the Federal Government.  

This was disclosed by Mrs. Olukorede Kesha, Federal Controller of Works, Lagos, during a bridge inspection on Monday.  

She claimed that extensive repairs were required for the bridge that connected Ijora Causeway to Apapa, particularly the replacement of the damaged bearings underneath the deck.

Kesha said: “This bridge has been awarded for some time now in different phases.

“We are now at the final phase, which involves lifting the entire bridge deck to change the faulty bearings beneath.

“A lot of the bearings are defective, and approximately 50 of them will be replaced across three sections.”

Kesha emphasised the significance of the Ijora Bridge as a major route leading to Apapa, which is home to two of Nigeria's busiest ports, Tincan and Apapa ports. 

She acknowledged that the closure would cause some disruption, but said it was necessary for commuter safety and to prevent further deterioration. 

She said heavy-duty vehicles would be diverted via Costain through Iganmu to access Apapa, and that drivers approaching from Ijora would be redirected through the Seven Up Roundabout to manage the anticipated gridlock.

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