The Lagos State Government has announced diversion plans for a duration of six months, starting from March 5, for the commencement of comprehensive repair works on Eko Bridge (Alaka-Apongbon).
The Lagos Commissioner for Transportation, Dr Frederic Oladeinde, said in a statement on Thursday, February 24, that the diversion point was on the Apongbon bound lane of the bridge.
He said that the diversion followed notification by Federal Ministry of Works to commence comprehensive repair works on Eko Bridge.
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According to him, articulated and heavy duty trucks would be barred from using the bridge due to the nature of the repair works.
Oladeinde added that trucks would, therefore, be diverted to Costain Roundabout to access their desired destinations, while smaller vehicles inbound Apongbon from Alaka would utilise the bridge during the course of the repair works.
He said to further manage traffic, guides would be mounted along the affected routes to help motorists navigate the axis during the construction, adding that the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority would be on ground to coordinate movement.
The commissioner commended the citizenry for their understanding and patience amidst various ongoing road projects within the state.He assured that the end result would be beneficial to the people and the state.
Meanwhile, Presidential aspirant and national leader of the All Progressives Congress, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, has pledged to fight dirty in order to achieve his presidential ambition in 2023.
Tinubu gave the warning on Sunday while speaking during his consultation with the Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Lamidi Adeyemi and the Olubadan-designate, Oba Lekan Balogun.
Tinubu stated that no matter the intimidation he faces, he won’t halt his 2023 presidential ambition.
Speaking at the Olubadan-designate’s palace in Ibadan, he noted that succeeding President Muhammadu Buhari is a life-long ambition, adding that no one can stop him.
Tinubu said: “No amount of intimidation can stop me. I am ready to get dirty. I am out to become President of Nigeria. We are at a crossroad.”
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Speaking earlier at the palace of the Alaafin, the Jagaban said he cannot embark on a project (presidency) of such magnitude without seeking for prayers and cooperation of the traditional rulers.
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