The Federal Government announces new dates for the Lagos reopening of the Apongbon and Eko bridges (Details)

The Eko and Apongbon bridges in Lagos State must now be repaired and reopened to traffic by July 15, according to a new deadline set by the Federal Government. In a visit with Channels television, an authority with the Government Regulator of Works in Lagos State, Mrs Olukorede Kesha, said a few fundamental fixes should finished before resume, to guarantee the strength of the foundation.

We all agreed after a lengthy meeting today that we will finally open the two bridges in mid-July. We are aware of the discomfort that the motoring public is experiencing right now, but they should just be patient with the Federal Government. She stated that Apongbon Bridge was damaged by fire in March 2022, and efforts to complete it in December were halted by another fire that occurred on November 4 in the Ijora Olopa section of Eko Bridge. We are doing everything in our power to ensure that the contractor finishes on or before July 15.

Because some of the materials for the Apongbon Bridge's repairs were used to begin the emergency repair of the Ijora Olopa section, the delivery date was extended to May 2023.

The 4.1-kilometer Eko Bridge connects Lagos Island to the mainland and, on the island's side, Apongbon. It had been undergoing gradual rehabilitation, but in February 2022, the contract for its complete maintenance was awarded.