US EditionWhy Independence Bridge was closed - Sanwo-Olu speaks on gridlock chaos in Lagos
- The Federal Controller of Works in Lagos ordered the closure of the Independence Bridge for essential maintenance starting April 1, causing major gridlock in the city.
- Motorists faced significant delays, with fares surging from N800 to N2,000 due to traffic disruptions.
- Minister of Works David Umahi stated he was unaware of the closure and announced plans for disciplinary action against the Federal Controller for her decision.
- Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu acknowledged the inconvenience and said that repair works are necessary for the bridge's integrity, calling for traffic management during the three-week rehabilitation.
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Why Independence Bridge was closed - Sanwo-Olu speaks on gridlock chaos in Lagos
The Governor of Lagos State, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has said the Independence Bridge had to be closed for repairs to avoid disaster. Sanwo-Olu has, however, apologized to residents in the state over the hours-long gridlock on Wednesday. The closure of the Independence Bridge left thousands of commuters stranded in traffic between Wednesday night and early Thursday. Following the development, the Minister of Works, David Umahi, ordered the re-openin…
Kate Henshaw blows hot over traffic in Lagos due to bridge closure
Nigerian actress Kate Henshaw has expressed annoyance over the closure of the Independence Bridge, Victoria Island, which caused immense gridlock for hours in Lagos on April 2, 2025. Following the backlash, the Minister of Works ordered the reopening of the bridge to ease the heavy traffic. However, Henshaw took to X to criticise the lack of proper planning, stressing that the work should have been scheduled for nighttime to minimize disruptions…
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