The Lagos State Government will close Eko Bridge inwards the newly reopened Apongbon Bridge for 24 hours on Sunday, July 16, 2023.
The closure is necessary to allow for immediate remedial palliative works by the Lagos State Public Works in conjunction with the Federal Ministry of Works and Housing.
The Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Transportation, Engr. Abdulhafiz Toriola, made the announcement on Saturday.
He said that the 24-hour closure will allow uninterrupted palliative adjustment of the bridge.
According to Toriola, LASTMA personnel will be deployed to control and manage traffic around CMS, Marina, Ijora, and other alternative routes on the Lagos Island and Mainland.
The following alternative routes will be available during the period of repair:
For motorists from Mainland/Surulere going to Lagos Island, they can use Ijora-Olopa/Causeway to Carter Bridge (Idumota) to connect their desired destinations.
They can connect Costain to Iganmu through Ijora-Oloye via Ijora Causeway to Carter Bridge (Idumota).
For motorists from Lagos Island going to Surulere/Mainland, they can connect Carter Bridge (Idumota) through Iddo/Oyingbo to Herbert Macaulay for their desired destinations.
Alternatively, they can connect Carter Bridge (Idumota) through Ijora Olopa by LAWMA Headquarters to Eko Bridge inwards Costain/Alaka for their desired destinations.
Motorists can also use the Third Mainland Bridge through Adekunle to connect Herbert Macaulay to link their desired destinations.
The Permanent Secretary urged road users to cooperate with the traffic managers during the palliative works to enhance seamless movement.
Here are some additional details about the closure:
The closure will begin at 12:00 AM on Sunday, July 16, and end at 12:00 AM on Monday, July 17.
The closure will affect traffic in both directions on Eko Bridge inwards Apongbon.
Alternative routes will be available, but motorists are advised to plan their journeys accordingly.
The Lagos State Government apologizes for any inconvenience caused by the closure.
