PHOTOS: Lagos Sets Up Incident Station At Scene Of Alapere Pedestrian Bridge Collapse

Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA) has set up a temporary incident station at the scene of the Alapere pedestrian bridge. The agency disclosed the development in a statement signed by the LASEMA Director-general, Olufemi Oke-Osanyintolu, on Sunday. Recall that the bridge was destroyed by a truck on Friday. … Read more

Lagos Govt To Commence ‘Immediate’ Repair Work On Damaged Alapere Pedestrian Bridge

Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Government has promised the immediate commencement of construction works on the damaged pedestrian bridge at Alapere/Estate Bus Stop on the Third Axial Road, Lagos. The Commissioner for Transportation, Mr. Oluwaseun Osiyemi, made the commitment on Friday during a visit to inspect the extent of damage to the … Read more

JUST IN: Gridlock As Alapere Bridge Collapses In Lagos

Eko Hot Blog reports that the Alapere overhead bridge in Lagos State has collapsed, affecting the outbound lane of the 3rd Mainland Bridge and causing traffic gridlock. It was gathered that the overhead bridge was destroyed by a trailer carrying a container. According to TVC, some residents and responders who have been there all night … Read more