The Federal Ministry of Works on Monday allayed fears over the Dorman-long Bridge, saying it is in good condition and totally safe for use.
The Federal Controller of Works in Lagos, Engr (Mrs) Olukorede Kesha, in a statement, said that the attention of the Federal Ministry of Works has been drawn to a video being circulated on social media about the bridge.
Kesha said that the video indicated that a section of the Dorman-long Bridge connecting Ikorodu Road to Western Avenue (Jibowu-Ojuelegba) is in critical condition and requires urgent attention.
“In response to this, the Lagos State Field Headquarters Engineers led by the Federal Controller of Works of the Ministry on Monday 18th September, 2023 inspected the bridge to ascertain the veracity of this claim,” she stated.
“During the inspection, it was discovered that this section of the bridge is in good condition as the bridge bearings at that location and all other locations along the bridge were noticed to be in healthy and serviceable conditions.
“It was only a negligible portion of the parapet wall that was found to be damaged and this does not affect the structural stability of the bridge.”
To this end, the Federal Ministry of Works has informed the general public that the Dorman-long bridge is in good condition and fit for use.
Kesha added that with this, the general public should put their mind at rest and continue to enjoy the use of the bridge with peace of mind.
