Lagos announces traffic diversion as FG repairs Eko Bridge for eight weeks

The Lagos State Government has announced that traffic will be diverted away from Eko Bridge to facilitate emergency repairs by the Federal Ministry of Works.

The government added that the diversion would commence on Monday, 16th September, 2024, and will last for eight weeks.

A statement from the Oluwaseun Osiyemi, the Commissioner for Transportation explained, “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.

“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.”

Osiyemi assured residents that the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority officers would be deployed in the rehabilitation areas and alternative routes to minimize travel delays and inconvenience.