Nigeria, May 10 -- The Lagos State Government has announced the emergency closure of a section of Eko Bridge outbound to Lagos Island for safety investigations and repair works beginning Tuesday.

The affected section spans the stretch between Apongbon and Ijora Olopa, according to a travel advisory posted on X on Sunday by the Commissioner for Transportation, Oluwaseun Osiyemi.

Mr Osiyemi said the closure would take effect from 12 May.

He advised motorists heading toward Lagos Island to use the Third Mainland Bridge as an alternative route during the period of the repairs.

"In view of the closure between Apongbon and Ijora Olopa, members of the motoring public are advised to use the Third Mainland Bridge to access their desired destin...