The Lagos State Government has announced a traffic diversion to allow repair works on the Independence Bridge. The development was contained in a statement signed by the Lagos State Commissioner for Transportation, Mr. Oluwaseun Osiyemi. The statement reads in part, “traffic will be diverted on the Independence Bridge in Lagos…...
The Lagos State Government has announced a traffic diversion to allow repair works on the Independence Bridge.
The development was contained in a statement signed by the Lagos State Commissioner for Transportation, Mr. Oluwaseun Osiyemi.
The statement reads in part, “traffic will be diverted on the Independence Bridge in Lagos Island as the Federal Ministry of works commences urgent repairs of the bridge”.
“The asphalt works on the bridge is scheduled to commence on Friday,16th October, 2026 by night time, continue on Saturday, 17th October, 2026 day and night and completed on Sunday, 18th October, 2026 day and night,” the statement read in part.
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“Traffic management plans to help motorists navigate their movement during the repair works on the inbound and outbound lanes of the bridge include partial closure of each section at a time with a lane opened for motorists to access their destinations.”
It urged motorists to plan their movements and use alternative routes to reach their destinations during the repairs.
“Officers of the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) will be on the ground to manage the movement of vehicles and minimize inconveniences.
“Motorists are implored to remain patient, obey traffic laws, and cooperate fully with the interventions made available.”