The Lagos State Government (LASG) has announced that it will shut and divert traffic from Eko Bridge in order to enable emergency repairs by the Federal Ministry of Works.
According to LASG, the diversion will begin on Monday, September 16 – and is expected to run for eight (8) weeks.
“The repairs will be carried out in four phases, during which the bridge will be intermittently fully or partially closed, depending on the work schedule.
“Motorists are advised to use the following alternative routes during the repairs: Motorists heading to the Island from Funsho Williams Avenue can make use of the service lane at Alaka to connect Costain and access Eko Bridge to continue their journeys.
“Alternatively, motorists heading to the Island can access Costain to connect Eko Bridge to link Apongbon for their destinations.
“Motorists can also connect Apongbon inwards Eko Bridge to link Costain to access Funsho Williams Avenue,” the government stated.
It also encouraged commuters to make use of Costain inwards Alaka/Funsho Williams Avenue or alternately go through Apapa Road from Costain and link Oyingbo to access Adekunle before connecting Third Mainland Bridge for their desired destinations.
Similarly, road users heading to Surulere are enjoined to ply Costain to link Breweries inwards Abebe Village to connect Eric Moore/Bode Thomas to get to their destinations.
The Commissioner for Transportation, Mr. Oluwaseun Osiyemi, assured that Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) officers will be deployed to the rehabilitation areas and alternative routes to minimise travel delays and inconveniences.
