Lagos State Govt To Close Another Popular Bridge For 110 Days(See Alternative Route)

Lagos State Government has announced a detailed traffic diversion plan ahead of the emergency repairs on the Oworonshoki/Third Axial Bridge.

The schedule is to begin on Tuesday, 6th May, and run until Tuesday, 23rd September, 2025.

The repairs, which will span a total of 110 days, will be executed in eight phases across both lanes of the bridge.

According to a statement issued by the Commissioner, Lagos Ministry of Transportation, Oluwaseun Osiyemi, Phases 1 to 4 would cover the stretch of the Oworonshoki/Third Axial Bridge inbound the Third Mainland Bridge and would last from 6th May to 14th July, adding that phases 5 to 8 would focus on the outbound section of the bridge and would run from 15th July to 23rd September.

He said during the first phase, motorists heading to Oshodi or Victoria Island through Oworonshoki would be diverted about 50 metres before the work zone and returned to their original route shortly after the affected area.

“Commuters approaching from the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway are advised to reroute through the Ojota Slip Road, continue onto Ikorodu Road, and access Anthony, where they can make a right turn by the Taxi Park to reach Oshodi,” he said.

“Other alternate routes include using Anthony via Town Planning Way to link Gbagada and proceed via Third Mainland Bridge, or travelling from Mowe and its environs through Ojota and Funsho Williams Avenue to connect Eko Bridge and proceed to Victoria Island.

“For those coming from Ikeja, a route through Maryland, Funsho Williams Avenue, and onward to Outer Marina is advised.

Drivers heading to Oshodi from Ikeja should use Ikorodu Road through Maryland, turn at Anthony by the ramp near the Taxi Park, and continue to Oshodi,” Osiyemi added.

According to the commissioner, when the repair moved to the outbound section from 15th July, motorists heading to the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway via Oworonshoki would also be diverted 50 metres before the affected area and merged back to their original lane afterwards.

He said commuters travelling from Victoria Island to areas like Alapere, Ketu, and Ikorodu were encouraged to use Eko Bridge and continue on Funsho Williams Avenue through Ikorodu Road towards their destination.

Osiyemi added that travellers heading to Mowe and surrounding areas from Victoria Island could also follow Eko Bridge through Funsho Williams Avenue and proceed via Abiola Garden Ramp.

He assured that Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) officials would be on ground throughout the repair period to manage traffic flow and reduce inconvenience to road users.

He urged motorists to remain patient and cooperate with traffic officials, stressing that the partial bridge closure is necessary for vital maintenance work on the bridge’s expansion joints by the Ministry of Works and Infrastructure.

The government reiterated its commitment to minimising disruptions while ensuring the safety and structural integrity of the bridge.