Bridge
4 LAS News stories tagged “Bridge”, newest first. Every story links its sources.
Lagos Bridge to Open Before Christmas After Steel Monument Delay
Governor Babajide Sanwo‑Olu confirmed the Opebi‑Odoiya Alaro Bridge will open to traffic before the holiday season, after delays caused by the installation of an 80‑per‑cent‑complete steel monument.
Photo: Ademola Olaniran / Wikimedia · CC BY-SA 4.0
LAS News Desk · 26 Oct 2026, 07:15 WAT · 4 sources
New Yalu River Bridge opens after 12‑year delay, boosting China‑North Korea trade
The four‑lane New Yalu River Bridge linking Dandong and Sinuiju was formally opened on 15 October 2026, after remaining unused for a decade. The crossing is expected to ease freight traffic and support a revival of trade between the two neighbours.
Photo: Caitriana Nicholson from 北京 ~ Beijing, 中国 ~ China / Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0
LAS News Desk · 16 Oct 2026, 04:16 WAT · 5 sources
Lagos to divert traffic on Independence Bridge during three‑day asphalt repairs
The Lagos State Government has announced a three‑day traffic diversion on Independence Bridge as the Federal Ministry of Works carries out urgent asphalt resurfacing from 16 to 18 October 2026, with partial lane closures and LASTMA traffic management.
LAS News Desk · 15 Oct 2026, 21:45 WAT · 4 sources
First Niger Bridge Reopens After 38‑Day Closure for Emergency Repairs
The federal government reopened the First Niger Bridge linking Onitsha and Asaba on 15 October 2026 after a 38‑day closure for emergency rehabilitation, following vandalised structural components and persistent rainfall delays.
LAS News Desk · 15 Oct 2026, 21:15 WAT · 3 sources