• Torrential rainfall still a challenge to our operations, says LSPWC boss
When The Guardian visited the scene, a large portion of sand under the bridge gave way, creating a wide curve that is a disaster waiting to happen. Adebayo lamented that such a bridge, which links Ikotun to Isolo, Oshodi and other parts of Lagos, should not be allowed to collapse completely before it is repaired.He called on the government to urgently take steps to repair the bridge and help ease gridlock.
She said some motorists have started following alternative routes as they fear the bridge may collapse at any time. He said the corporation has been significantly handicapped by the rainfall pattern being experienced in Lagos this year, owing to the fact that road maintenance and rehabilitation operation can only be carried out efficiently under clement weather.
He said: “What we have noticed in the past couple of months was that while waiting for the ground to dry after a particular rainfall to address damaged sections of the road, another heavy downpour occurs within a space of two to three days.