August 18, (THEWILL) — The Lagos State Government has announced the commencement of the second phase of rehabilitation works on the Ogudu–Ifako Bridge in Kosofe Local Government Area, following the completion and reopening of the first phase.
According to the government, the second phase, which involves the restoration of the bridge’s expansion joints inbound Lagos Island, will run from Tuesday, August 19 to Wednesday, October 1, 2025.
To minimise disruptions, the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) has issued a travel advisory outlining traffic diversions during the partial closure.
In a statement, LASTMA spokesperson, Adebayo Taofiq, said the government has designed a traffic management plan to ease movement around the construction zone.
General Manager of LASTMA, Olalekan Bakare-Oki, explained that motorists on the Lagos–Ibadan Expressway/Lagos Toll Gate axis inbound Oshodi and Victoria Island will face controlled diversion at the Ogudu–Ifako Bridge.
Vehicles will be channelled into a single lane about 50 metres before the work zone, with full access restored 50 metres beyond the construction site.
He added that motorists heading to Oshodi can use the Ojota Slip Road to link Ikorodu Road inbound Anthony, while those going to Victoria Island may divert through Ojota Slip Road, connect to Ikorodu Road inbound Anthony (by Town Planning Way), then proceed to Gbagada and Third Mainland Bridge.
“Another option is via Ikorodu Road inbound Funsho Williams Avenue, which leads directly to Eko Bridge and Lagos Island,” he noted.
Motorists from Ikeja and nearby areas are advised to pass through Maryland, connect with Ikorodu Road/Funsho Williams Avenue, and proceed via Eko Bridge to Marina.
Alternatively, they may take Ikorodu Road inbound Anthony to Oshodi and continue to their destinations.
Bakare-Oki assured that LASTMA officers have been deployed to strategic points to maintain traffic flow, enforce lane discipline, and respond swiftly to emergencies.
He also disclosed that towing vehicles and other support infrastructure have been stationed along diversion routes to handle breakdowns or accidents.
He appealed to road users for patience and cooperation, stressing that adherence to the advisory and compliance with LASTMA officers remain crucial.
“Motorists must exercise patience and discipline. The partial closure is part of efforts to deliver lasting infrastructure for the benefit of Lagos residents,” he said.
Bakare-Oki, however, warned that motorists caught flouting traffic laws, including driving against traffic, will be prosecuted before the Lagos State Mobile Court.
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