Plan your Movement: Lagos announces closure of popular bridge in Ijora for 15 days

By Kazeem Ugbodaga

The Lagos State Government has announced the temporary closure of the Marine Bridge in Ijora, Apapa Local Government Area, for urgent maintenance works to be undertaken by the Federal Ministry of Works.

According to a statement signed by the Lagos State Commissioner for Transportation, Mr. Oluwaseun Osiyemi, on Thursday, the bridge would be closed for 15 days, beginning Saturday, 11th October, and reopening on Saturday, 25th October, 2025.

The works will be executed in two phases to minimise disruption to traffic flow.

Osiyemi explained that Phase I would run from 11th to 18th October, covering the section from the foot of Marine Bridge at Lawani Oguntayo Road (by UBA, inbound Apapa/Costain).

He said during this period, motorists from Ijora Olopa heading to Apapa would be diverted through Ijora Causeway Access Ramp by Omni Retail Company, connecting to Ijora 7up, then turning left to Lilypond Access Ramp to continue their journey.

He added that Phase II, which will run from 19th to 25th October, would focus on the section between Ijora Badia and Lilypond Access Ramp (inbound Apapa).

Osiyemi stated that motorists from Ijora Olopa heading towards Apapa and Costain would be diverted 50 metres before the work zone into a contraflow with Costain-bound traffic for about 500 metres before rejoining the main carriageway.

He further clarified that vehicles from Apapa heading to Costain, Lagos Island, or Ijora Olopa would still have through traffic, but would briefly share a contraflow with oncoming vehicles for approximately 500 metres around the work zone.

“We appeal to motorists to be patient and cooperate with traffic management officials. The temporary closure is crucial for the maintenance of the bridge’s underlying bearings, which are essential for its structural integrity,” Osiyemi stated.

The commissioner assured that adequate traffic management personnel would be deployed to ease movement throughout the repair period, adding that the collaboration between the state and federal governments underscores a shared commitment to road safety and infrastructure renewal in Lagos.