FG Opens Apapa-Ijora Bridge To Light Traffic

August 21, 2016

apapa-ijora bridge

Over the weekend, the Apapa-Ijora Bridge was opened by the Federal Government to light traffic as the emergency repair works being carried out on it attained a milestone.

It would be recalled that the bridge had to be shut on Monday, August 8 for emergency repair works on its failed sections and temporary coverage of the failed concrete bridge deck section following an inspection tour and a meeting with stakeholders by the Minister of Power, Works and Housing, Mr Babatunde Fashola.

With consistent attention from the contracting firm, Julius Berger Nigeria Plc and supervisory work by officials of the Federal Ministry of Power, Works and Housing, work on the temporary coverage of the failed concrete bridge deck section was completed Saturday including the approach to the bridge.

Also completed is the placement of height restriction gantry in order to ensure only light traffic can access the bridge.

The bridge is now open to light traffic while repair works continue on the diversions.

Dipo Olowookere

Dipo Olowookere is a journalist based in Nigeria that has passion for reporting business news stories. At his leisure time, he watches football and supports 3SC of Ibadan.

Mr Olowookere can be reached via [email protected]

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