The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Lagos State Sector Command, has announced a further adjustment to the planned temporary closure of the Eko Bridge, moving the date to 12:00 midnight on Tuesday, May 19, to allow for rehabilitation works.
Sector Commander in Lagos, Corps Commander Kehinde Hamzat, disclosed this in a statement issued on Tuesday, explaining that the earlier scheduled closure had been shifted from May 11 to May 19.
According to him, the change followed a strategic review meeting in which operational arrangements and public safety concerns were jointly assessed by the FRSC and the Federal Controller of Works, Mr Olufemi Dare.
“I wish to inform the motoring public of the impending temporary closure of the Eko Bridge to facilitate rehabilitation works on the UBA–Apongbon–Ijora corridor.
“After due consideration of operational and public safety factors, the planned closure, which was earlier proposed to take effect at 12.00 midnight on Tuesday, May 11 has been rescheduled and will now commence on Tuesday, May 19, from 12.00 midnight,” Hamzat said.
He advised motorists to use alternative routes such as UBA–Outer Marina–Third Mainland Bridge–Egbelẹta and other adjoining corridors during the period of the diversion.
Hamzat urged road users to remain patient, obey traffic regulations, and strictly comply with all diversion signs that will be placed along affected routes.
He added that FRSC personnel, working alongside other traffic management agencies, would be strategically deployed to ensure smooth traffic flow and maintain safety across diversion points.
“Members of the public are further encouraged to plan their journeys ahead, obey all traffic instructions, and avoid reckless driving within and around diversion points.
“The FRSC appreciates the cooperation of all road users as efforts are made to improve road infrastructure and ensure safer, more efficient travel across Lagos State,” he added.
