The Federal Government has announced that the Long Bridge will be narrowed to two lanes on both sides as from Monday, March 4 up to March 25 to enable the rehabilitation of the bridge.
The Federal Controller of Works, Engr. (Mrs.) O. I. Kesha disclosed this in a press statement on Friday, March 1.
The statement reads in part:
“NOTIFICATION OF PLANNED COMMENCEMENT OF THE REPAIR OF DAMAGED EXPANSION JOINTS ON THE LONG BRIDGE (LAGOS-SHAGAMU EXPRESSWAY), from 7:00am on Monday 4th of March to 25th March, 2024
The Federal Ministry of Works wishes to inform the motoring public that repair works for the damaged Expansion Joints on the Long Bridge will commence by Monday, 4th of March 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 a 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 minimize discomfort during the duration of the repair works.
While thanking the general public for their continued cooperation and understanding, please note that all inconveniences are highly regretted.”
