Why Independence Bridge was closed - Sanwo-Olu speaks on gridlock chaos in Lagos

Gridlock: Sanwo-Olu advises residents on remote work arrangement

The Governor of Lagos State, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has urged businesses across the state to adopt flexible work arrangements to help ease the severe traffic congestion in Victoria Island and Ikoyi. The gridlock, attributed to the closure of the Independence Bridge in Bonny Camp, left many commuters stranded on their way home from work on Wednesday.

Gridlock: Lagos Controller who ordered bridge closure will be punished - Minister  - Daily Trust

The Minister of Works, David Umahi, says the Federal Controller of Works in Lagos, Mrs Olukorede Keisha, unilaterally ordered closure of the Independence Bridge which led to a gridlock in the metropolis on Wednesday. Kesha, in a statement, had announced closure of the Independence Bridge (Marina bound) effective from April 1 for essential maintenance and rehabilitation works. On Wednesday, the closure led to a traffic logjam, forcing many motori…

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…

Works Minister Umahi Appreciates Elumelu, Dangote For Roles In Quick Fix Of Independence Bridge

The repair works that gave people hell and saw many returning home from work the next day after a horrid time in traffic on Wednesday, April 2, 2025, in Lagos, is done with. Minister for Works, Dave Umahi, says the failed section of the Independence Bridge in Lagos has been fixed. The Minister, who highlighted the on-field efforts of technical partners like Hitech and Buildwell in achieving the feat, thanked prominent champion of entrepreneurshi…

Umahi Denies Sexual Harassment Claims, Demands Proof Of Campaign Material Transaction - TheNigeriaLawyer

The Minister of Works, Engr. David Umahi, has dismissed allegations of sexual harassment and non-payment for supply of political campaign materials, made against him by a businesswoman identified as Tracynither Nicolas Ohiri. The Minister has demanded proof of the transaction even as he threatened legal action over the allegations. The Minister disclosed this during his visit to Independence Bridge in Lagos on Thursday, after the ugly experience…