The Lagos State Government has unveiled a traffic diversion plan ahead of the 110-day repair work on the Ogudu/Ifako Bridge, set to begin June 28.
Commissioner for Transportation, Oluwaseun Osiyemi, said in a statement on Tuesday that the long-awaited project, initially postponed, would run until October 15.
He explained that the repairs will be executed in eight phases, starting with the inbound Alapere section of the bridge, which will take 50 days from June 28 to August 16.
“ Phases five to eight, covering the stretch of Ogudu/Ifako inbound Oworoshoki, will be fixed between Saturday, Aug. 16 and Sunday, Oct. 5 (51days),” he said.
He advised motorists to use alternative routes during the partial closure of the bridge.
“Alternative routes for phase one: Motorists from Iyana Oworo will go through Gbagada to connect Anthony to access Ikorodu Road after which they will have free movement to their desired destinations.
“One lane will be used near work area (50m before and after).
“For alternative routes for phase 2, motorists from Eko Bridge will go through Funsho Williams Avenue to connect Ikorodu Road,” he said.
Osiyemi gave the assurance that officers of Lagos State Traffic Management Authority would be on ground to minimise inconveniences and manage traffic on the routes.
“Motorists are implored to be patient during the partial bridge closure (50m before and after repair site).
