Lagos State government has announced a traffic diversion plan ahead of the long-anticipated repair works on the Ogudu/Ifako Bridge, which is scheduled to start on Saturday.
According to a statement by the Commissioner for Transportation, Mr. Oluwaseun Osiyemi, the bridge maintenance, initially postponed, will span 110 days, ending on Wednesday, October 15. The repairs will be executed in eight phases to minimise disruption.
The first four phases, covering the Ogudu/Ifako Bridge stretch inbound Alapere, will run from June 28 to August 16, a period of 50 days. The second segment – phases five to eight – will focus on the inbound Oworonshoki stretch and is scheduled from August 16 to October 5, lasting 51 days.
To ensure smooth vehicular movement during the partial closures, the government has mapped out alternative routes and advised motorists accordingly.
For Phase One, motorists coming from Iyana Oworo are advised to go through Gbagada and connect Anthony to access Ikorodu Road. The movement will be unimpeded after this connection. Only one lane will be accessible near the construction zone, specifically 50 meters before and after the repair point.
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During Phase Two, commuters approaching from Eko Bridge are expected to divert through Funsho Williams Avenue to connect to Ikorodu Road.
Osiyemi emphasized that the closures are partial and limited strictly to active work areas. “Only 50 meters before and after the repair site will be cordoned off at each stage of the maintenance work,” he clarified.
“This intervention is crucial for the long-term safety and durability of the bridge structure,” Osiyemi noted, adding that the repairs will focus on the maintenance of the expansion joints of the bridge.
To reduce commuter inconvenience, officers of the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) will be deployed along all affected corridors to manage traffic flow and ensure minimal disruption to daily commuting patterns.
