The Federal Government has announced the emergency closure
of another section of Eko Bridge in Lagos State.
The portion of the bridge was gutted by fire in the early
hours of Friday.
Acting Federal Controller of Works in Lagos, Forosola
Oloyede announced the closure on Friday.
Oloyede confirmed that the inferno started from under the
bridge and damaged the Ijora Olopa section, near the area used as frozen food
market.
She said the fire started around 1.00 a.m and was put out at
about 4.00 a.m with the assistance of the Federal Fire Service.
The official added that investigation is ongoing to identify
the cause.
“Before the fire was put out it had already damaged some parts
of the bridge.
“In order to avert any further hazards, the section will be
closed to traffic pending the result of official inspection and integrity
tests.”
Oloyede said the Apongbon-Ijora section of the Costain-bound lane is now closed to motorists till further notice.
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