FG to close Independence Bridge in Lagos for repairs on April 1

Nigeria’s federal government has announced that the Independence Bridge (Marina-bound) will be closed starting April 1 for essential maintenance and rehabilitation works.

Mrs. Olukorede Kesha, Federal Controller of Works in Lagos, disclosed this in a statement on Monday in Lagos.

She explained that the bridge would remain closed until the end of May 2025.

According to her, the closure will affect traffic traveling from Ahmadu Bello Way and Adeola Odeku towards Marina, Eko Bridge, and Onikan by Zone 2.

Kesha advised motorists to plan their journeys accordingly and use alternative routes to avoid traffic congestion during the repair period.

She apologised for any inconvenience the closure might cause and thanked the public for their understanding and cooperation as the government work to ensure the safety and stability of road infrastructure.