Federal Government postpones Eko Bridge closure to May 19

The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) Lagos State Sector Command announced that the temporary closure of Eko Bridge for rehabilitation works will now begin at 12:00 midnight on Tuesday, May 19.

The statement was issued by the Sector Commander, Lagos, Corps Commander Kehinde Hamzat.

Hamzat explained that the closure, originally scheduled for 12:00 midnight on Tuesday, May 11, has been moved to May 19.

The change resulted from a strategic meeting in which the FRSC and the Federal Controller of Works, Mr Olufemi Dare, reviewed implementation modalities and public‑safety considerations.

“I wish to inform the motoring public of the impending temporary closure of the Eko Bridge to facilitate rehabilitation works on the UBA–Apongbon–Ijora corridor,” Hamzat said.

“After due consideration of operational and public safety factors, the planned closure, which was earlier proposed to take effect at 12.00 midnight on Tuesday, May 11, has been rescheduled and will now commence on Tuesday, May 19, from 12.00 midnight.”

“Motorists are advised to make use of UBA – Outer Marina – Third Mainland Bridge – Egbelẹta and other adjoining corridors during the period of the closure,” he added.

Hamzat urged all road users to be patient, obey traffic laws, and follow diversion signs that will be installed.

He noted that FRSC personnel, together with other traffic‑management agencies, will be deployed strategically along the affected routes to minimise disruption and maintain order.

“Members of the public are further encouraged to plan their journeys ahead, obey all traffic instructions, and avoid reckless driving within and around diversion points,” Hamzat said.

“The FRSC appreciates the cooperation of all road users as efforts are made to improve road infrastructure and ensure safer, more efficient travel across Lagos State,” he concluded. (NAN)

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