The Lagos State Government has announced the diversion of traffic from the lane outbound Apapa on the Marine Bridge for repairs of the asphalt section.
The partial closure of Marine Bridge is scheduled to run from Monday, 18th November 2024, to Tuesday, 25th February 2025.
In a statement released on Friday, the Commissioner for Transportation, Oluwaseun Osiyemi, advised motorists to use alternative routes during the period.
“Consequently, Motorists are advised to use alternative routes as highlighted;
Motorists heading to Lagos Island from Apapa are advised to go the Costain Roundabout inwards Eko Bridge to reach Lagos Island.
“Alternatively, they can use Ijora 7up through the Marine Bridge to access the ramp to link Ijora Causeway Access Road through Ijora Oloye inwards Ijora Causeway and proceed to Eko Bridge to connect Lagos Island.
“Motorists heading to Ijora Causeway/Iddo from Apapa can utilize Costain Roundabout to link Eko Bridge and access Ijora Causeway through the Eko Bridge access ramp after which they will make a U-turn on Ijora Causeway to reach Iddo.
“Alternatively, Motorists from Apapa can go through Ijora 7up through Marine Bridge to access the ramp to connect Ijora Causeway Access Road through Ijora Oloye and link Ijora Causeway to get to Iddo
“The diversion will only affect inwards Ijora Olopa while there will be a movement to Costain via Sifax”.
Osiyemi assured that LASTMA Personnel will be on duty at the diversion corridors to ease vehicular movement and minimize inconveniences.
He also disclosed that the duration of the repair works will be strictly monitored for delivery at due time.
He however implored motorists to be patient as the diversion is part of the traffic management plans for the rehabilitation works on the asphalt pavement of the road section by the Federal Ministry of Works (Office of the Federal Controller, Lagos).
