LAGOS-IBADAN EXPRESSWAY FIRE FALLOUT: SAGAMU INTER CHANGE BRIDGE SHUT DOWN

“Due to the damages done by the two petroluem  tankers that crashed underneath the Sagamu Interchange Bridge in Sagamu, Ogun State, on Wednesday 25 December,2019, the FRSC invited  Engineers of the Federal Ministry of Works and Housing to assess the continuous useage of the Bridge due to the intensity of the fire outbreak that damaged sections of the Bridge”, he said

Penpushing further reports that, the Sector Commander stressed that, based on the professional advice by the Engineers, the fire has destroy the integral part of the bridge, and may not be safe for motorisation till reinforced

“Based on their professional advise that the fire has destroyed the integrity of the Bridge and may not be safe for motorisation till reinforced , the FRSC Ogun State Command is notifying members of the public to avoid the use of the Bridge till  it is  reinforced”, Oladele said.

“Motorists approaching the Sagamu Interchange Bridge from the Eastern part of Nigeria via Ijebu Ode should detour right at the back of the FRSC Emergency Road Side Clinic at Sagamu to connect the Lagos – Ibadan Expressway leading to Ogere. They can then make a U – Turn before Ogere town and continue their journey to Lagos”, the statement reads

“Vehicles coming from Abeokuta leading to the Eastern part of Nigeria via Ijebu Ode should avoid the Sagamu Interchange Bridge and turn right immediately after Nestle Company PLC to proceed to the Expressway leading to Lagos and they can then make a U – turn after Kara – Sagamu after the Julius Berger Yard, Sagamu to reconnect the Sagamu- Ijebu Ode – Ore – Benin Expressway”

Penpushing also reports that, in similar vein, after a re-examination which had direct impact of the tanker inferno, the Engineers said the lane is being closed for repairs, adding that  the other sections are certified and still fit and safe to use

Meanwhile, Oladele has advised motorists to cooperate with the  Federal Road Safety Commission(FRSC)  and sister security agencies that would enforce the temporary closure of the Bridge till it is repaired and reopen to motorists  for use, adding that for  traffic emergencies members of the public call the agency Toll Free Number 122.