The Federal Ministry of Works and Housing has said it will partially close Kara bridge on the Lagos – Ibadan expressway to carry out integrity test following the recent fire incidence that claimed some lives.
The fire incidence was as a result of multiple accidents that happened on the bridge on Sunday.
Engr. Olukayode Popoola, Federal Controller of Works, Lagos, said in a release that the test will take place between Saturday, June 27 and Sunday, June 28, 2020.
The statement reads:
“This is to bring to the notice of the general public, particularly all users of Lagos -Ibadan expressway that following the recent fire incidence on Kara bridge, which was as a result of multiple accidents on the bridge, the Federal Ministry of Works and Housing will carry out integrity test on the bridge.
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“The test will take place between Saturday, June 27 and Sunday, June 28, 2020, on the Ibadan bound carriageway.
“The test operations will necessitate the narrowing of the Ibadan bound carriage way to two lanes only.
“The monitoring public is enjoined to exercise caution at the diversion point and maintain the appropriate speed limit.
“For the avoidance of doubt, the integrity test on the Kara bridge will not require the total closure of the bridge.
“The Federal Road Safety Corps and the other traffic control agencies will be on ground to ensure compliance to all traffic regulations.
“Please bear with us as the government takes proactive steps to avoid any disaster on our roads.”
