The Lagos State Government has announced a comprehensive traffic diversion plan ahead of major repair works on the Ogudu/Ifako Bridge, scheduled to run for 110 days from Saturday, June 28 to Wednesday, October 15, 2025.
The plan was disclosed in a statement signed by the Commissioner for Transportation, Mr. Oluwaseun Osiyemi, and released on Tuesday.
According to the Ministry of Transportation, the rehabilitation will be executed in eight phases, impacting both lanes of the bridge. Phases 1 to 4 will focus on the stretch inbound Alapere and run from June 28 to August 16, while Phases 5 to 8 will address the section inbound Oworonshoki from August 16 to October 5.
“The Lagos State Government has released a diversion plan ahead of the repairs of the Ogudu/Ifako Bridge. The works, which were earlier postponed, will now proceed from Saturday, 28th June to Wednesday, 15th October, 2025 (110 days),” the statement read.
The repairs will involve replacing the bridge’s expansion joints, under the supervision of the Lagos State Ministry of Works and Infrastructure, through its Office of Infrastructure.
In a bid to minimize disruption, the government emphasized that the closures will be partial and implemented in stages, rather than a full shutdown of the bridge. During each phase, one lane will remain open around the work area—spanning about 50 meters before and after—to allow limited vehicular movement.
To ease traffic flow during the repairs, the government has released a set of alternative routes:
- Phase 1: Motorists approaching from Iyana Oworo should divert through Gbagada, then connect Anthony, before accessing Ikorodu Road.
- Phase 2: Road users from Eko Bridge are advised to use Funsho Williams Avenue to link Ikorodu Road.
Commissioner Osiyemi assured that officers of the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) will be deployed along the affected corridors to guide traffic and reduce delays.
The state government appealed for patience and cooperation from motorists, stressing the strategic importance of the Ogudu/Ifako Bridge as a key connector on the Lagos mainland.
“This project is essential to ensure long-term durability and safety of the bridge,” the Commissioner said, urging all road users to adhere strictly to the diversion instructions throughout the duration of the repairs.