BREAKING NEWS: Traffic diversion towards the rehabilitation of the burnt section of the Airport flyover bridge in Lagos will begin on Friday, Aug. 13 and last until Sept. 22. BREAKING BreakingNews Nigeria Lagos
Popoola told the News Agency of Nigeria on Sunday night that traffic on Apakun axis on Oshodi Expressway would be diverted to Ladipo service lane and Airport Road for three days starting from midnight on Friday.He said that the traffic diversion will subsequently be altered around the construction zone to enable the contractor jerk up the damaged bridge for repairs.
“The closure of Oshodi Expressway at Apakun will be on Friday, 13th Aug. by 12.00 p.m till 16th Aug. Monday morning 12.00 p.m.“From 16th, the carriageway will be narrowed to two outer lanes so that the contractor can carry out the jacketing of the pier.He appealed to road users to obey traffic rules and regulations around the construction zone to ensure safety and speedy completion of the project.
NAN reports that the flyover, which spans the Apapa-Oshodi-Ojota-Oworonshoki Expressway project being reconstructed, was engulfed by fire when a petrol tanker burst into flames on Jan. 7. Following the incident, the Federal government immediately shut the bridge and on Jan. 8 carried out tests to determine its structural integrity leading to a contract award for its rehabilitation.
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