•Governor Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State
Repair work on the Ogudu–Ifako Bridge in Kosofe Local Government Area will resume tomorrow, Wednesday, September 3, following adjustments to traffic management arrangements by the Lagos State Government.
The project, which had been suspended two weeks ago, was halted after severe gridlock and security incidents were reported when the first phase began. Motorists complained of extended travel times, while traffic robbers targeted vehicles stranded in the congestion, reports The Guardian.
Commissioner for Transportation, Oluwaseun Osiyemi, said today that the state government had reviewed the diversion strategy to reduce delays and restore order around the construction zone.
“Traffic will generally flow except around the work zone. 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,” he explained.
The commissioner outlined alternative routes for motorists traveling towards Oshodi, Victoria Island, and other parts of the city, noting that the diversions would be actively managed by traffic officers.
“Inbound Oshodi/VI from Lagos–Ibadan Expressway/Toll Gate: Motorists may use the Ojota Slip Road to connect Ikorodu Road (inward Anthony) and proceed to Oshodi.
“For Victoria Island, drivers may either link Ikorodu Road via Town Planning Way to Gbagada and then the Third Mainland Bridge, or continue on Ikorodu Road to Funsho Williams Avenue and use Eko Bridge. Inbound Oshodi/VI from Ikeja and environs: Drivers are advised to pass through Maryland to connect Ikorodu Road/Funsho Williams Avenue and use Eko Bridge to Outer Marina. They may also access Ikorodu Road by Anthony (Taxi Park) to connect Oshodi.
“We urge motorists to cooperate with traffic officers, maintain lane discipline, and use the designated alternative routes. The inconvenience is temporary and necessary for improved road infrastructure,” he added.
The state government said it had learned from the earlier disruption and was coordinating with security agencies to prevent criminal activity during the partial closure.
The Ogudu–Ifako Bridge is undergoing phased maintenance as part of a broader programme to strengthen Lagos road infrastructure.
