Lagos State government has assured residents and motorists it would commence immediate repair of the damaged bridge at Alapere/Estate area.
The pedestrian bridge was knocked down by a truck on Thursday night.
Residents of Alapere can now heave a momentary sigh of relief with the creation of an alternative pedestrian pathway, the installation of speed breakers, and zebra crossing markings.
A section of the pedestrian bridge at the Alapere Estate, Ketu area of Lagos, was destroyed on Thursday night following a collision involving a truck.
The ascent to the bridge inward Lagos has already been cordoned off, more personnel would be deployed to stop the traffic intermittently and allow pedestrians to pass.
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As at the time of filing this report, traffic and emergency personnel were present to facilitate smooth movement but there was no standby ambulance in sight IN CASE OF emergency.
