Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu has said that the Eko Bridge is no longer safe for commuters.

The Governor who said this while inspecting the bridge today explained that the bridge was old and needed to be worked upon thoroughly.

Kuti stated that maintenance of bridge was a continuous thing to do and added that the government was committed to carry out rehabilitation works on worn-out bearings noticed between Alaka and Costain portion inwards Apongbon of Eko Bridge @jidesanwoolu #LASG #ForAGreaterLagos pic.twitter.com/Tr9ZAbdbRI

— The Lagos State Govt (@followlasg) March 11, 2020

Promising to conduct a detailed investigation on the road-worthiness of the bridge, he urged commuters in the state to be patient and obey traffic officers as they direct people on road diversions to alternative routes while maintenance work is being carried out.

He lamented that the Lagos bridges were abysmally abused and assured the citizens that the State’s Ministry of Transportation will ensure that the traffic rules and principles are followed.

While lamenting the manner Lagos bridges have been abused, Governor Sanwo-Olu assured that the State’s Ministry of Transportation will ensure that the traffic rules and principles are followed @jidesanwoolu @drobafemihamzat @dr_oladeinde #LASG #ForAGreaterLagos pic.twitter.com/msL7d8owyR

— The Lagos State Govt (@followlasg) March 11, 2020

Sanwo-Olu who was accompanied to the site by some state government officials and the Federal Controller of Works, Adedamola Kuti.