The Minister of Works, Senator David Umahi has directed the immediate reopening of the Independence Bridge in Lagos to vehicular traffic.
The minister issued the directive on Wednesday following the massive traffic gridlock that stretched from Lekki through Victoria Island to Falomo Bridge and beyond.
The directive followed the earlier closure of the bridge by the Federal Government for planned maintenance and rehabilitation works.
However, the commencement of repairs yesterday caused major traffic with Lagos residents spending hours on the road.
The Federal Controller of Works, Lagos, Mrs Olukorede Kesha, confirmed the latest development on Wednesday night.
She expressed the Ministry of Works’ regret for the inconvenience caused to the motoring public by the closure and appealed for their understanding and cooperation
According to her, efforts are currently ongoing to ensure palliative works are carried out on the already opened bridge to make it motorable.