Alapere overhead bridge succumbed to a catastrophic collapse, unleashing chaos in the heart of Lagos on a Friday morning.
The calamity unfolded during the early hours as a massive truck, laden with a container, traversed the Ojota-Oworonsoki Highway. The towering structure of the Alapere Pedestrian Bridge was no match for the truck’s cargo, as the container forcefully struck one side, triggering a domino effect that brought the entire bridge crashing down.
The aftermath left commuters in disarray, with a sea of stranded individuals struggling to reach their workplaces on the Island. The incident swiftly transformed the bustling highway into a gridlocked nightmare, as authorities grappled with the immediate fallout.
However, the swift response of the Lagos State Transport Management Agency (LASTMA) led by the determined efforts of Special Adviser to the Governor on Transport, Sola Giwa, the agency worked tirelessly to clear the debris obstructing the thoroughfare, aiming to restore the essential flow of traffic.
As the city grapples with the aftermath of this unforeseen disaster, questions arise about the structural integrity of vital infrastructure and the impact on daily life for Lagos residents. The Alapere Pedestrian Bridge, once a symbol of connectivity, now stands as a stark reminder of the vulnerability of urban infrastructure in the face of unexpected challenges.
