- Lagos Govt Announces Traffic Diversion: The Lagos State Government has announced plans to shut and divert traffic for emergency repairs on the Independence/Mekwen Bridge .
- Repair Schedule: The repairs are scheduled to take place from Wednesday, March 19 to Monday, May 26, 2025 .
- Alternative Routes: The government has mapped out alternative routes for motorists to minimize disruptions .
- LASTMA to Manage Traffic: The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) will manage traffic flow along the alternative routes during the repair period .
- Motorists Advised to Plan Ahead: Motorists are advised to be patient and plan their journeys accordingly to avoid disruptions .
The Lagos State Government has announced plans to shut and divert traffic for emergency repairs on the Independence/Mekwen Bridge, which connects to Marina/CMS route. The repairs are scheduled to take place from Wednesday, March 19 to Monday, May 26, 2025.
Alternative Routes
To minimize disruptions, the government has mapped out alternative routes for motorists:
- From Ahmadu Bello Way to Victoria Island: Use Ozumba Mbadiwe Avenue, inbound Akin Adesola Street, then proceed to Falomo Roundabout, and link Obafemi Awolowo Road to access Ring Road.
- From Ahmadu Bello Way to 3rd Mainland Bridge: Go through Ozumba Mbadiwe Avenue, inbound Akin Adesola Street, link Alfred Rewane Road to Osborne Road, and connect to Ring Road.
- From Ahmadu Bello Way to Inner Marina/CMS: Use Ozumba Mbadiwe Avenue, inbound Akin Adesola Street, connect to Falomo Roundabout, then link Obafemi Awolowo Road to access J.K. Randle Road/King George V Road.
- From Inner Marina/CMS to Ahmadu Bello Way: Motorists will have through-traffic access.
The Commissioner for Transportation, Oluwaseun Osiyemi, reassures that the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) will manage traffic flow along these routes during the repair period. Motorists are advised to be patient and plan their journeys accordingly.
