In case you missed it – as Lagos state begins repair of sections of the Lagos-Badagry expressway, the government has suggested alternative routes by motorists plying the axis.
The government announced that it will start fixing several connected roads along the highway. The repair work will cover Iganmu Bridge (Lagos-bound side), Eric Moore Road, Babs Animashaun Road, and Baale Junction (Badagry-bound side).
Mr. Oluwaseun Osiyemi, Lagos State Commissioner for Transportation, shared the details recently.
The first phase of repairs started on December 22 and run for one month until January 22, 2025. During this time, drivers will need to use different routes. Here’s what the commissioner said about it:
“The repair work will be done in phases, with phase one – stretching from Alagba Junction to Baale Junction on the service lane (Badagry bound) – commencing from Dec. 22, 2024, to end on Jan. 22, 2025.
“Motorists inward to Orile Community from Iganmu Bridge (on the service lane) will be diverted to Alagba Street to link Imalenfe-Alafia Street to connect Savage Lane to Baale Street, down to Kekere-Ekun Street/Tokosi Street, to access Lagos-Badagry Expressway to continue their journeys.
“Motorists from Iganmu Bridge to Apapa-Oshodi Expressway will continue their journeys on the toll lane to exit at Coker to link Akinwande Street to connect to Apapa-Oshodi Expressway to access their destinations.”
If you’re driving from Iganmu Bridge toward the Apapa-Oshodi Expressway, you’ll stay on the toll lane until you reach the Alaba Interchange Bridge, which connects to your destination.
For those heading to Badagry from Iganmu Bridge, simply stay on the toll lane.
The transportation department will announce detours for future repair phases when they’re ready. In the meantime, they’re asking drivers to be patient while using these alternate routes.