Repair: Lagos to divert traffic on Apongbon Bridge for six weeks

The Lagos State Government has announced a traffic diversion to enable the Federal Ministry of Works carry out repair works on the failed asphalt sections of the ramp/service lane linking Inner Marina to Apongbon Bridge, as well as sections of Apongbon Bridge on both the inbound and outbound lanes.

According to Mr. Oluwaseun Osiyemi, the Lagos State Commissioner for Transportation, the repair works are scheduled to run for six weeks, starting from Thursday, February 5, to Thursday, March 19, 2026.

A statement by the commissioner said, to ensure the safety of road users and facilitate the smooth execution of the works, sections of the affected roads will be temporarily closed to traffic.

“Consequently, motorists are advised to use the following alternative routes;

1. INBOUND APONGBON TRAFFIC
2. a) Rehabilitation of Apongbon Service Lane

• Motorists from Inner Marina should proceed to the Apongbon under bridge roundabout, connect to Adeniji Adele Road, continue through Ebute Ero, and use the ramp to Apongbon/Eko Bridge to continue their journeys.
• Traffic from TBS, Third Mainland Bridge, and Victoria Island will connect their journeys through Apongbon Bridge to Eko Bridge.

1. b) Rehabilitation of Main Carriageway on Apongbon Bridge

• Motorists from TBS, Third Mainland Bridge, and Victoria Island will ramp down at the Apongbon under bridge roundabout (by UBA), proceed via Inner Marina, connect with Apongbon Bridge service lane, and continue onto Eko Bridge.

Upon completion of repair works on the inbound section, construction activities will shift to the outbound side of Apongbon Bridge.

2. OUTBOUND APONGBON TRAFFIC
3. a) Rehabilitation of Apongbon Service Lane (Chapel Street)

• Motorists from Eko Bridge heading to Inner Marina will be diverted through Ebute Ero Ramp, Adeniji Adele Road, and Apongbon under bridge roundabout to continue their journeys.
• Traffic from Eko Bridge to Outer Marina, Victoria Island, and Third Mainland Bridge will maintain through movement on Apongbon Bridge.

1. b) Rehabilitation of Main Carriageway on Apongbon Bridge

• Motorists heading to Outer Marina, CMS, Victoria Island, and Third Mainland Bridge will be diverted through Ebute Ero Ramp, Leventis, and Outer Marina/CMS.
• Traffic bound for Inner Marina will ramp down through Chapel Street to the Apongbon under bridge roundabout to continue their journeys.

The commissioner advised motorists to exercise patience and comply with traffic management measures put in place during this period.

“The temporary road closures and diversions are necessary to ensure the successful repair works on the Apongbon Bridge.

“Traffic management personnel will be deployed to guide motorists and minimize inconvenience,” Osiyemi said.