Apongbon inferno: NEMA states alternative routes for Lagos Island-bound motorists

The National Emergency Management Agency has given alternative routes to Apongbon bridge for Lagos Island-bound motorists.

NEMA South-West Zonal Coordinator, Mr Ibrahim Farinloye, made the announcement on Wednesday in Lagos.

This development follows the fire outbreak on Eko Bridge on Wednesday which razed shops under the Apongbon section of the bridge. 

Farinloye said, “The alternative routes are: movements from Ikorodu Road, take a detour via Jibowu to connect Yaba through to Oyingbo or Adekunle, from there to Adeniji and Adeniji to Ebutte Ero or continue movements toward CSM or inner Marina.

“Second route for those going to Ijora, Costain or inner part of Surulere, can continue through the crawling movement to connect Eko bridge, take a detour to Ijora and continue the journey to Apapa or toward Leventis, UBA roundabout to connect Marina.

“The Federal Ministry of Works has been called upon to close the bridge and carry out integrity tests to determine the safety of the bridge for further usage,’’ Farinloye said.