Lagos State Shuts Down Oshodi Pedestrian Bridge Over Safety Concerns



In a decisive move to prioritize public safety, the Lagos State Government has announced the immediate closure of the pedestrian bridge linking Oshodi Bus Terminals 2 and 3. The decision was prompted by concerns over the structural integrity of the bridge, as highlighted by the Lagos State Commissioner for Transportation, Mr. Oluwaseun Osiyemi, in a statement released on Friday.


According to Mr. Osiyemi, preliminary assessments revealed significant structural issues that posed a risk to users. "The safety of our citizens is non-negotiable, and we are committed to taking swift action to address potential hazards," he said.


To ensure the safety of pedestrians, the contractor responsible for the initial construction of the terminals has been directed by the Office of Infrastructure to install concrete barriers at both entrances to the bridge. This precautionary measure will prevent access to the compromised structure while the necessary evaluations are conducted.


The commissioner further explained that the closure would facilitate a comprehensive structural integrity assessment to determine whether the bridge requires repairs or a complete reconstruction.


In the interim, pedestrians are advised to use an alternative bridge located just 30 meters away. The government has assured the public that updates on the bridge’s status and future plans will be communicated promptly.


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Chris Kehinde Nwandu is the Editor In Chief of CKNNEWS || He is a Law graduate and an Alumnus of Lagos State University, Lead City University Ibadan and Nigerian Institute Of Journalism || With over 2 decades practice in Journalism, PR and Advertising, he is a member of several Professional bodies within and outside Nigeria || Member: Institute Of Chartered Arbitrators ( UK ) || Member : Institute of Chartered Mediators And Conciliation || Member : Nigerian Institute Of Public Relations || Member : Advertising Practitioners Council of Nigeria || Fellow : Institute of Personality Development And Customer Relationship Management || Member and Chairman Board Of Trustees: Guild Of Professional Bloggers of Nigeria

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