– Salvage crews in Baltimore are working tirelessly to remove debris from the collapsed Francis Scott Key Bridge. – The bridge collapsed after a container ship crashed into a support pylon, blocking crucial shipping channels. – The recovery efforts face challenges, including hazardous conditions and the delicate task of maneuvering around debris. Eko hot blog … Read more
– Cargo ship collision leads to collapse of Baltimore bridge. – Six workers presumed dead; rescue efforts focus on recovery. – This Incident disrupts shipping lanes, raises concerns about economic impact. Eko hot blog reports that In a devastating incident, a cargo ship collided with a bridge in Baltimore Harbor, leading to the collapse of … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that a tragic incident occurred in the Surulere area of Lagos State on Tuesday evening, where an unidentified tricycle rider lost his life after being crushed by a refuse truck that fell from a bridge. According to reports gathered by this online media platform, the accident took place when a truck owned … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that an unidentified trailer driver has reportedly fallen off the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway bridge between Berger, Lagos State, and Isheri, Ogun State. It was gathered that a trailer had crashed into the bridge, leaving the front part of the trailer hanging off the edge of the bridge. EDITOR’S PICKS JUST IN: FG Gives … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that following expert advice, the Enugu State Government has decided to postpone the reopening of one lane of the fallen Enugu-Port Harcourt Expressway Bridge. This online media platform reports that the government revealed that the Project Manager, Mr Mohammed Fadi, advised it not to reopen the bridge “for safety reasons” until it … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that in line with the ongoing construction of the Opebi Link Bridge, the Lagos State Government has adjusted the traffic diversion plan for the re-construction of Thomas Ajufo inwards Sheraton Link Bridge axis from Monday, 16th October, 2023 for a duration of 4 weeks. Commissoner for Transportation, Oluwaseun Osiyemi, announced the … Read more
The Epe-Berger bridge is a vital infrastructure that aids economic activities and connects Epe residents to the rest of Lagos State. For decades, this bridge has greatly served the people of Epe and outsiders but its glory days are over due to lingering neglect by relevant authorities. EDITOR’S PICKS ‘I Stand Ready To Dedicate My … Read more
A section of the bridge reportedly failed on Wednesday, rendering it unsafe. The federal government attributed the failure to theft by some miscreants who tampered with its major reinforcement elements. The federal and state governments have released alternative routes. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Deck-on-Pile Bridge at Ijora-Olopa inbound Ijora-Oloye has failed and is … Read more
The federal government says the reconstruction work on the final stretch of the route is progressing satisfactorily. It, therefore, asked that motorists exercise patience as the work progresses. The government also disclosed that the work within OPIC area, between Kara Bridge and Long Bridge is completed and will be opened to traffic today, Sunday, April … Read more
The Lagos government says it is ready to commence work on the Fourth Mainland Bridge. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State government, on Friday, engaged relevant stakeholders at the Secretariat of Eti-Osa East Local Council Development Area as part of efforts towards effective take-off of construction works on the Fourth Mainland Bridge project. … Read more
The death toll in the bridge collapse in India has risen to 132. Eko Hot Blog reports that at least 132 people, including children, have now died after a suspension bridge collapsed in India’s western state of Gujarat. EDITOR’S PICKS Bridge Collapse Kills At Least 40, Injures 30 In India (VIDEO) Brazil’s President Bolsonaro Loses … Read more
A bridge collapse has killed at least 40 people in India. Eko Hot Blog reports that at least 40 people were killed and dozens critically injured when a suspension bridge in India’s western Gujarat state collapsed on Sunday. EDITOR’S PICKS Bridge Collapse Kills At Least 40, Injures 30 In India (VIDEO) Naira Redesign: CBN Owes … Read more
A massive explosion has crippled a strategic bridge linking Russia to occupied Crimea amid the war in Ukraine. Eko Hot Blog reports that a truck bomb caused the fire and collapse of sections of Kerch Bridge. EDITOR’S PICK War: Putin Poised To Launch Deadly Attacks On UK’s ‘Critical Infrastructure’ Ukraine Crisis: Russia In Retreat As … Read more
LASG have announced traffic diversion on third mainland bridge EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Lagos State Government has announced a traffic diversion plan for the commencement of repair works on sections with eroded asphalt along the Third Mainland Bridge. The repairs would be undertaken by the State Public Corporation between 9:00 am to … Read more
LAGESC removes illegal structures beneath CMS bridge …Akinpelu explained that Governor Babajide had also given a directive that the refrigerators and cold rooms constructed with illegal connections under the bridge be dismantled to avoid a repeat of the Apongbon bridge incident EDITOR’S PICK Lagos TESCOM Set To Conduct Promotion Exercise For Education Officers Nationwide Blackout … Read more
In continuation of the ongoing construction on the Lagos-Badagry Expressway now at an advanced stage, the Lagos State Government will divert traffic for the casting of the Iyana-Iba Interchange Bridge round deck on Saturday 12th February 2022, for a period of 24 hours. A statement signed by the Honourable Commissioner for Transportation, Dr. Frederic Oladeinde, … Read more
Lagos State Government has on Friday inaugurated the 1.4km Dual Carriageway Flyover Bridge in Pen Cinema Junction, Agege. Speaking at the inauguration, state governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, said that the flyover would reduce travel time and save man-hour that would have been otherwise lost to traffic on the road. He added that the completion of the … Read more
Ogun State Government says an illegal N20 million bridge under construction across Oluwa River, should be immediately demolished. The order came after the Commissioner for Forestry, Tunji Akinosi, led a monitoring team to Laagan Village, where the unauthorised construction of about 50 metres long bridge was located. The bridge is said to be situated at … Read more
The Federal Government has announced that the Marine Beach Bridge and the Eko Bridge in Lagos State will be reopened to traffic on Monday, October 19, 2020. The Minister of Works and Housing, Babatunde Fashola, SAN made the announcement on Saturday. Recall that the Eko Bridge and Marine Beach Bridge were closed in March and … Read more
A yet to be identified young man has delved into the shallows from the prominent 3rd mainland bridge in Lagos. Ekohotblog reports that rescuers have actually been mobilized to the scene and also are making frenzied initiatives to conserve him. READ ALSO: UPDATED: Bandits kill 33, sack Katsina villages The Public Relations Policeman, Lagos State … Read more