- The diversion is expected to start on Monday, September 16, 2024, and last for 8 weeks.
- The commissioner provided alternative routes for motorists to ease traffic congestion.
The Lagos state government has declared a temporary rerouting of traffic on the Eko bridge to facilitate renovation works.
In a statement released on Friday, Oluwaseun Osiyemi, the Lagos transportation commissioner, revealed that the rerouting will begin on September 26 and will last for a period of eight weeks.
Osiyemi explained that the rerouting will be implemented in stages to reduce disruptions to motorists, emphasizing the need for drivers to cooperate with traffic officials and explore alternative routes during the renovation.
“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,” he said.
“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.
“Motorists can also make use of Costain inwards Alaka/Funsho Williams Avenue or alternately go through Apapa Road from Costain and link Oyingbo to access Adekunle to link Third Mainland Bridge for their desired destinations.
“In the same vein Motorists heading to Surulere are advised to use Costain to link Breweries inwards Abebe Village to connect Eric Moore/Bode Thomas to get to their destinations.
The commissioner reassured motorists that traffic managers will be present to mitigate disruptions and ensure a smooth flow of traffic.