Lagos govt diverts traffic for Independence Bridge repairs
The Lagos State government has announced a diversion plan ahead of emergency repairs on Independence/Mekwen Bridge, inbound the Marina/CMS route.
Oluwaseun Oshiyemi, Commissioner for Transportation, confirmed the diversion in a statement on Sunday in Lagos.
Mr Oshiyemi stated that the diversion will begin on March 19 and last until May 26.
“During repairs, the road from the National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN) through Bonny Camp Bridge to Independence Bridge will be closed to vehicles.
“Likewise, the service lane at Bonny Camp Underpass Bridge inbound Independence Bridge will not be accessible to motorists.
“However, the service lane from Ahmadu Bello Way to Ozumba Mbadiwe Avenue will remain open to traffic,” he said.
Mr Oshiyemi listed alternative routes for motorists to ease traffic flow during the repair period.
He said motorists going to Victoria Island from Ahmadu Bello Way should use Ozumba Mbadiwe Avenue, Akin Adesola Street, Falomo Roundabout, and Obafemi Awolowo Road to Ring Road.
Those heading to the 3rd Mainland Bridge should take Ozumba Mbadiwe Avenue, Akin Adesola Street, Alfred Rewane Road, Osborne Road, and then link Ring Road.
Motorists going to Inner Marina and CMS from Ahmadu Bello Way should follow Ozumba Mbadiwe Avenue, Akin Adesola Street, Falomo Roundabout, and Obafemi Awolowo Road to J.K. Randle Road.
Drivers heading to Ahmadu Bello Way from Inner Marina or CMS will go through the traffic access available.
Mr Oshiyemi assured residents that the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) will manage traffic throughout the diversion period.
The commissioner urged all motorists to remain patient during the partial road closure.
He added the repairs form part of the Federal Ministry of Works traffic management plan for road rehabilitation in Lagos.
(NAN)
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