- Pedestrians have been advised to use an alternative bridge located 30 metres away during the assessment
The Lagos State Government has ordered the immediate closure of the pedestrian bridge connecting Oshodi Bus Terminals 2 and 3 due to safety concerns.
In a statement on Friday, the Lagos State Commissioner for Transportation, Mr Oluwaseun Osiyemi, raised alarms over the bridge’s structural integrity and announced measures to ensure public safety.
“The order also mandated the contractor responsible for the initial construction of the terminal, through the Office of Infrastructure, to place concrete barriers at the entrances leading to the bridge. This is to safeguard the lives of pedestrians who use the infrastructure,” Mr Osiyemi said.
The commissioner explained that the closure would allow for a thorough structural integrity assessment to determine whether the bridge requires repairs or complete reconstruction.
Pedestrians have been advised to use an alternative bridge located 30 metres away during the assessment.
The bridge, which serves as a critical link between the busy Oshodi Bus Terminals, is used by thousands of commuters daily. Its closure underscores the state government’s emphasis on prioritising safety in public infrastructure.
No timeline has been given for the completion of the assessment or potential reopening of the bridge.
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