In line with the completion of the first phase of the repairs of Ogudu–Ifako Bridge in Kosofe Local Government Area and the re-opening, the Lagos State Government has issued a traffic advisory to ensure seamless commuting during the second phase of the maintenance works on the bridge.
The repair of the expansion joints on the bridge (inbound the Island) is scheduled to run from Tuesday, 19th August 2025, to Wednesday, 1st October 2025. In light of the expected impact on vehicular movement along the route, the maintenance works will be executed in phases. Consequently, the following alternative routes have been mapped out:
Traffic Inbound Oshodi/Victoria Island from Lagos–Ibadan Expressway/Lagos Toll Gate
There will be free-flow traffic along this route; however, approaching the proposed work area on Ogudu–Ifako Bridge, vehicles will be diverted to one lane of the three-lane road approximately 50 metres before the work area and will regain full access 50 metres after the work zone to continue their journeys. Alternatively, motorists heading to Oshodi can use the Ojota Slip Road to link Ikorodu Road inwards Anthony (by Taxi Park) to access Oshodi.
Similarly, motorists heading to Victoria Island can use the Ojota Slip Road to link Ikorodu Road inwards Anthony (by Town Planning Way), to connect to Gbagada and access the Third Mainland Bridge (inbound Lagos Island). They may also continue on Ikorodu Road inwards Funsho Williams Avenue to use Eko Bridge to complete their journeys.
Traffic Inbound Oshodi/Victoria Island from Ikeja and Environs
Motorists from Ikeja and surrounding areas are advised to use Maryland to link Ikorodu Road/Funsho Williams Avenue and then take Eko Bridge to access Outer Marina to reach their destinations. They may also connect Anthony (by Taxi Park) from Ikorodu Road to get to Oshodi and continue their journeys.
The Commissioner for Transportation, Mr. Oluwaseun Osiyemi, has assured that Traffic Management Officers will be present along the affected corridor to minimise inconvenience and improve traffic flow.
He appealed to motorists to cooperate with all the interventions put in place to ensure smooth movement.
ADVISORY: Motorists are implored to be patient, as the partial bridge closure is part of the traffic management plan for the maintenance works. (Lagos State Ministry of Works and Infrastructure – Office of Infrastructure)
