Lagos State government has restated its commitment to prioritizing public safety, stating that urgent repair work will commence on the compromised pedestrian bridge at Alapere/Estate Bus Stop along the Third Axial Road.
In a statement by the Commissioner for Transportation, Oluwaseun Osiyemi, the repair is part of the ongoing revitalization efforts, noting that the state government has cleared damaged sections, temporarily closed the bridge for safety, and installed necessary signages and well-lit displays.
According to him, repair initiatives include; creating an alternative pedestrian pathway, installing speed breakers, and marking a zebra crossing.
Osiyemi promised that traffic and emergency personnel will be actively present to facilitate smooth movement as well as a standby ambulance to forestall emergencies.
