The federal government has announced immediate re-opening of the Independence Bridge (Ahmadu Bello Way-Marina bound) to vehicular traffic.
The government had announced the closure of the bridge in order to carry out essential maintenance and rehabilitation works.
The closure was to be from April 1 to the end of May.
But just a day after the closure, the government announced the reopening of the bridge.
According to the Federal Controller of Works in Lagos, Mrs Olukorede Kesha, in a statement on Wednesday, the Minister of Works, Sen. Dave Umahi, directed the reopening.
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The minister said the necessary repair works on the bridge would be carried out later.
He however said that palliative works were underway to ensure that the bridge was motorable.
He expressed regret over any inconvenience the closure might have caused.
That was as he appealed for understanding and cooperation of the public.
