Commuters groan as Lagos bridge repairs commence, worsen traffic

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Commuters in Lagos Nigeria are facing increased traffic and frustration as the government begins repairs on a major bridge. The Third Mainland Bridge which connects the mainland to the island is a crucial route for thousands of people every day. However the ongoing repairs have caused major delays and gridlock making it difficult for people to get to work and go about their daily activities. Many commuters are expressing their frustrations and calling on the government to provide alternative routes and better traffic management to ease the situation. The repairs are expected to last for several months causing inconvenience for the people of Lagos.

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  • 1) Commuters in Lagos are facing increased traffic and frustration as the federal government begin repairs on a major bridge that connects the island to the mainland part of Lagos which is crucial route for thousands of people everyday. Do you think there is any diversion route or alternative mode of transport that can help commuters alleviate the traffic?
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  • 2) Many Lagosians yesterday took to the social media to express their frustration as there were no prior notice of the bridge closure and the congestion of the traffic yesterday disrupted so many of their plans while many spent the entire day in the traffic. Should the government provide a regular update, social media alerts or other communication channels to keep the commuters informed?
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  • 3) The closure of the bridge which led to the total lockdown of traffic on Lagos roads was in no doubt a direct reduction of commuters and businesses productivity yesterday, which is likely to go on for couple of weeks till the repair on the bridge is completed. Are there alternative plans by the government to mitigate the potential impacts on commuters and businesses around?
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