The federal government has revealed plans to commence repair works on damaged sections of the Long Bridge along the Lagos-Sagamu expressway, starting Monday.
According to a statement by Olukorede Kesha, the federal controller of works in Lagos state, the repair work is expected to be completed by March 25, 2024.
The statement said: “The Federal Ministry of Works wishes to inform the motoring public that repair works for the damaged expansion joints on the Long Bridge will commence by Monday, 4th March 2024, simultaneously on both bounds of the bridge.
“Consequently, traffic leaving and entering Lagos through the Long Bridge will be narrowed to two lanes on both sides of the bridge to enable the contractor handling the repair works to commence works on the other two lanes of the carriageways.
“All road users are advised to be patient and adhere to lane discipline on both approaches to the Long Bridge and around the narrowed sections on the bridge.”
Additionally, the earth road beside the Sagamu bound carriageway will be made motorable to serve as a complementary road during the repair period.
Motorists are encouraged to explore alternative routes and cooperate with traffic management officials deployed to ensure smooth traffic flow.
