Lagos reopens Alapere pedestrian bridge

Abdullateef Fowewe

The Lagos State Government has reopened the pedestrian bridge at the Alapere/Estate Bus Stop axis for public use.

The then-damaged bridge was reopened following the completion of repair works by the contractor.

The Special Adviser to Lagos Governor on Infrastructure, Olufemi Daramola, while announcing the reopening disclosed that Governor Sanwo-Olu has directed that the infrastructure should immediately be made accessible to the public before official handover and commissioning to reduce the risk of accidents on pedestrians who cross the expressway.

A statement shared on the Lagos State govt social media handle reads, “The Lagos State Government has reopened the ever-busy Pedestrian Bridge at Alapere/Estate Bus Stop on the Third Axial Road after completion of work on the damaged bridge by the contractor, just as the government said that access was granted to pedestrians for safety reasons.

“The Special Adviser to the Governor on Infrastructure, Engr. Olufemi Daramola, who made this known today, said the Sanwo-Olu administration places a high premium on the safety of lives and, therefore, Mr. Governor has directed the immediate reopening of the bridge for Public Use.

“After an inspection of the completed bridge by a team comprising Lagos State Government Officials from the Office of Infrastructure and the Contractors were carried out to determine its fitness for public use, the Special Adviser said Mr Governor directed that the infrastructure should immediately be made accessible to the public before official handover and commissioning to reduce the risk of accidents on pedestrians who cross the expressway.”

While urging pedestrians and commuters to see the gesture of the Governor as responsive and timely, Daramola said, “In the interim, we have unlocked the Bridge for pedestrian use considering safety implications while we await the formal handover by Mr Governor.

“This is commendable as the administration of Babajide Sanwo-Olu is a responsive one and would leave no stone unturned to ensure the safety of all residents in the State.”