Lagos Govt to Resume Ogudu–Ifako Bridge Repairs

Lagos Govt to Resume Ogudu–Ifako Bridge Repairs
Unveils New Diversion Strategy
Osiyemi urged motorists to cooperate with traffic officers

The Lagos State Government has announced that repair work on the Ogudu–Ifako Bridge in Kosofe Local Government Area will resume on Wednesday, 3 September, following a review of traffic management strategies.

Eko Hot Blog reports that the project was suspended two weeks ago, was halted after severe gridlock and security concerns arose during the first phase. Motorists reported long delays, while incidents of traffic-related robberies were recorded in the area.

EDITOR’S PICK

Speaking on Tuesday, the Commissioner for Transportation, Oluwaseun Osiyemi, confirmed that the diversion plan had been revised to ease congestion and ensure better traffic flow around the construction zone.

“Traffic will generally move freely except around the active work zone,” Osiyemi explained. “Vehicles will be diverted into one lane of the three-lane carriageway about 50 metres before the repair section and will regain full access shortly after.”

The commissioner also provided alternative routes for motorists heading towards Oshodi, Victoria Island, and other parts of the city:

Inbound Oshodi/VI from Lagos–Ibadan Expressway/Toll Gate: Use the Ojota Slip Road to connect Ikorodu Road (inward Anthony) and continue to Oshodi.

For Victoria Island: Either connect Ikorodu Road via Town Planning Way to Gbagada and proceed to the Third Mainland Bridge, or continue on Ikorodu Road to Funsho Williams Avenue and use the Eko Bridge.

Inbound Oshodi/VI from Ikeja and Environs: Pass through Maryland to connect Ikorodu Road/Funsho Williams Avenue and proceed via Eko Bridge to Outer Marina. Alternatively, access Ikorodu Road via Anthony (Taxi Park) to link Oshodi.

Osiyemi urged motorists to cooperate with traffic officers, maintain lane discipline, and use designated alternative routes to minimise delays.

“The inconvenience is temporary and necessary for improving road infrastructure,” he added.

The state government assured road users that security agencies have been deployed to prevent criminal activity during the partial closure.

The Ogudu–Ifako Bridge repairs form part of the state’s phased maintenance programme aimed at strengthening Lagos road infrastructure.

EDITOR’S PICK

FURTHER READING