The Nigerian government has ordered the immediate reopening of the Independence Bridge in Victoria Island, Lagos State, because of heavy traffic jams.
The Minister of Works, Dave Umahi, gave this order on Wednesday, according to a Daily Post.
The full details of the order are not yet known at the time of this report.
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This order comes as people traveling in Lagos State complain about traffic jams caused by ongoing repairs to the Independence Bridge.
Just two days ago, the federal government announced it would close Independence Bridge starting April 1, 2025, for needed repairs.
Before this new order, drivers and travelers had asked the federal government to reopen the bridge to reduce traffic congestion.
