Engineering Minister Dave Umahi expressed his grievances over the heavy traffic stalemate that has been experienced after the Independence Bridge is closed.
Umahi revealed this President Tinubu Ball Lagos have to experience frustrating experiences due to the maintenance and rehabilitation of the bridge.
The minister added that although the bridge’s rehabilitation was necessary and designed, he did not carry it with him in the work of the Lagos Federal Engineering Controller, although he was not allowed to carry it with him. KeshaFinally Ordered Close bridge.
Naija News The report said the lockdown caused a prolonged stalemate, with commuters and motorists in the Victoria Island area in trouble on Wednesday.
Umahi orders after public outcry that delayed the deadlock Reopen instantly bridge.
Gevanor joipile paid Also visited the website on Thursday, Apologize To Lagos.
Umahi also visited the scene late Thursday, saying the controller decided to close the bridge independently, adding that President Tinob ordered him to visit the bridge and find a solution to the crisis immediately.
He acknowledged that closures and repairs could have been better managed.
The minister also assured that the bridge will be Reopen at 3 pm Repairs will be completed later on Friday.
“I follow the directions of Mr. President. The President looks at the pain that Lagos have experienced yesterday (Wednesday) because of closing the Independence Bridge for recovery.
“I was very upset that even if the subject – the recovery of the already collapsed independent bridge wall – was very important.
“He (Tinubu) asked me to go to Lagos and release traffic. I’ve seen structural issues; I know that.
“We designed the rehabilitation; however, unfortunately, when the bridge was closed, I was not told. The controller made the decision on his own, which was very unfortunate.
“In places like Lagos, as minister, I should be notified before closing, and that has always been my tradition.
“We should also look at the meaning of closing bridges.
“Even if this is an emergency, we can conduct an emergency assessment of the potential impact before closing the bridge,” he said. The minister said.
According to the development, Umahi warned all controllers and engineers that roads or bridges should not be closed without first obtaining approval from relevant authorities, adding that failure to comply with the directive would attract disciplinary measures.
