Ten Things: Independence bridge gridlock; Keeping Lagos waste-free; Local council elections

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Key developments

Independence bridge gridlock

Traffic frustration: Thousands of residents were trapped in an interminable gridlock in the Victoria Island axis on Wednesday due to the closure of Independence bridge for repairs. The Federal Minister of Works, David Umahi, ordered the bridge to be re-opened but Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu said the bridge is scheduled to be closed for the next two to three weeks, as the infrastructure requires critical repairs.

Taking responsibility: During an inspection of the bridge on Thursday, Governor Sanwo-Olu took responsibility for Wednesday’s chaos, describing it as an “unfortunate incident.” However, he urged residents who don’t have urgent business in the Victoria Island axis to prioritise using online services.

Alternative routes: Motorists heading to Victoria Island from Ahmadu Bello Way have been advised to take Ozumba Mbadiwe…