The Federal Government has declared that repairs will commence on the damaged expansion joints of the Long Bridge on the Lagos-Shagamu Expressway starting from Monday.
Mrs. Olukorede Kesha, the Federal Controller of Works in Lagos State, made this announcement in a statement released on Friday night in Lagos.
She expressed regret for any inconvenience the repairs might cause motorists and urged the public to be patient and cooperative.
“The Federal Ministry of Works wish to inform the motoring public that repair works for the damaged expansion joints on the long bridge will commence by Monday, March 4, 2024, simultaneously on both bounds of the bridge.
“Consequently, traffic leaving and entering Lagos through the long bridge will be narrowed to two lanes on both sides of the bridge to enable the contractor handling the repair works to commence works on the other two lanes of the carriageways.
“Thus, all road users are advised to be patient and adhere to lane discipline on both approaches to the Long Bridge and around the narrowed sections on the bridge.
“The earth road beside the Shagamu bound carriageway will be made motorable, to serve as complimentary road. Other road users are advised to use alternative routes.
“Motorists are further advised to cooperate with the traffic management officials deployed to manage traffic and ensure hitch-free movements to minimise discomfort during the duration of the repair works,” she said.
According to the notification, the repair, which will begin by 7.00a.m. on Monday, will last till March 25.