FG is set to shut down the Independence Bridge (Marina-bound) in Lagos State.
Epe Insights reports that the Federal Government, led by President Bola Tinubu, has announced the closure of the Independence Bridge (Marina-bound) in Lagos for essential maintenance and rehabilitation from April 1, 2025, to the end of May 2025.
Mrs. Olukorede Kesha, the Federal Controller of Works in Lagos, confirmed the development in a statement on Monday, March 31, 2025.
The Federal Controller of Works in Lagos explained that the repairs are crucial to preserving the bridge’s structural integrity and longevity.
“The Federal Government has announced the closure of the Independence Bridge (Marina bound) starting April 1 for essential maintenance and rehabilitation works.
“The Federal Controller of Works, Lagos, Mrs Olukorede Kesha, made this known in a statement on Monday in Lagos. She explained that the bridge would remain closed until the end of May 2025,” the NAN report read in part.
The Federal Controller said that the closure is expected to affect traffic flow from Ahmadu Bello Way and Adeola Odeku toward Marina, Eko Bridge, and Onikan (Zone 2).
Kesha advised motorists to plan their routes and consider alternative roads to reduce disruptions. Reassuring the public, she emphasized that the government is committed to completing the rehabilitation within the stipulated timeline to restore smooth traffic flow as soon as possible.
She also apologized for any inconvenience the closure may cause and urged commuters to cooperate with traffic management authorities throughout the period.
