In a swift response to the crippling traffic gridlock that paralyzed Lagos, Minister of Works, Dave Umahi, has directed the immediate reopening of the Independence Bridge on Victoria Island.
The bridge’s closure had sparked a day-long traffic jam, leaving commuters stranded for hours.
The decision to reopen the bridge comes as a relief to Lagos residents, who have been grappling with severe congestion on the city’s roads.
The closure of the Third Mainland Bridge, for instance, has caused unbearable traffic, with commuters spending up to 2 hours to travel short distances.
Umahi’s prompt action aims to mitigate the traffic chaos and restore normalcy to Lagos roads.
The minister has been proactive in addressing the country’s infrastructure challenges, recently issuing a 14-day ultimatum to contractors to complete abandoned road projects.