Nigeria, Sept. 30 -- The Lagos State Government on Tuesday reopened the Ogudu-Ifako Bridge, a key transport link connecting Ogudu and Ifako, following the completion of urgent repairs on its expansion joints.

The bridge had been partially closed to vehicular traffic for several months, causing gridlock along one of Lagos's busiest corridors.

The Special Adviser to the Governor on Infrastructure, Olufemi Daramola, and the Commissioner for Transportation, Seun Osiyemi, led a site inspection and confirmed that the repairs were completed ahead of schedule.

Originally slated for 101 days, the works were finished in 78 days, thanks to the collaboration of contractors, security agencies, and the patience of Lagos residents.

The transportatio...