The Acting Federal Controller of Works in Lagos State, Forosola Oloyede, has announced the emergency closure of another section of Eko Bridge affected by a fire in the early hours of Friday.
According to available information, the fire damaged the Ijora Olopa section, the area used as frozen food market.
Oloyede said: “On behalf of the Honourable Minister of Works and Housing – Mr Babatunde Raji Fashola (SAN), I want to inform the public of the fire incidence that happened under the bridge at the Ijora Olopa section – the frozen food market area.
“The fire started during the early hours of the day around 1.00 a.m and was put out at about 4.00 a.m with the aid of the Federal Fire Service.
“Investigation is still ongoing on the cause of the fire.
“Unfortunately before the fire was put out it had already damaged some parts of the bridge.
“In order to avert any further hazards due to the damage, the section will be closed to traffic pending the result of a comprehensive inspection and integrity tests.”
Oloyede said the Apongbon-Ijora section of the Costain-bound lane of the bridge “is hereby closed to motorists pending the result of the inspection and Integrity tests henceforth”.
The official appealed for patience of motorists and advised them to use alternative routes and cooperate with traffic management agencies.
She added that traffic control officers would be on ground to direct and help with the flow of traffic reduce hardship to road users.