See Alternative Routes As Lagos State Govt Announces Traffic Diversion

Lagos State Government has announced a traffic diversion to allow repair work on the damaged pedestrian bridge at Tincan First Gate, Apapa (inward Mile 2).

The state Ministry of Transportation announced on X on Wednesday that repair work on the bridge is scheduled for Saturday, December 20, from 9 am to 1 pm, and will be carried out in two phases.

During Phase 1, which involves lifting and placing bridge beams, the ministry said, “The road from Tincan, Apapa to Mile 2 will be completely closed for about 20 minutes during the beam lifting.

Traffic will resume immediately after the operation is completed.”

In Phase 2, covering the lifting and installation of bridge slabs, the ministry explained, “Traffic from Tincan, Apapa to Mile 2 will continue to move, but vehicles will be diverted to one lane about 50 metres before the bridge work area.

“Full access will be restored 50 metres after the work area.

Traffic from Mile 2 to Tincan, Apapa will move freely throughout this phase.”

The ministry added that the rehabilitation of the pedestrian bridge is being handled by the Federal Ministry of Works through the Office of the Federal Controller of Works, Lagos.

The statement reads: “Be patient and cooperate with traffic officials, as the temporary full and partial closures are necessary for the safe repair of the pedestrian bridge by the Federal Ministry of Works (Office of the Federal Controller, Lagos).”