Lagos government has implemented a 90-day traffic diversion on a major bridge. Learn about the changes and how they will affect travel in the area.
Critical repairs on the Odo Iya Alaro Bridge will require a 90-day traffic diversion enforced by the Lagos State Government commencing Monday, July 22, 2024.
Mr. Oluwaseun Osiyemi, the Commissioner for Transportation, made the announcement on Thursday 18th July 2024.
To tackle the substandard condition of the bridge’s asphalt surface and expansion joints, Osiyemi elucidated that diversion is imperative. The maintenance will be executed in two phases, impacting various lanes and routes.
In phase one, drivers going from Maryland/Yaba to Ojota will be redirected onto an inbound counter flow lane on the Maryland side. Meanwhile, those traveling from Ojota to Yaba will also use this same designated lane.
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During the initial stage of repairs, drivers traveling to Ojota from Maryland/Yaba will be redirected onto a contraflow in the lane heading towards Maryland. Meanwhile, those driving from Ojota to Yaba can continue uninterrupted on that same lane.
Motorists coming from Berger, Magodo and Tollgate on Lagos-Ibadan Expressway should take the Alapere/Ogudu axis towards Gbagada/Anthony Oke Bridge to reach Ikorodu Road for their onward travels.
“Those driving from Ikeja, Oregun, and Kudirat Abiola Way are recommended to utilize the Opebi Link Bridge as a means of connecting with Mobolaji Bank Anthony Way which leads towards Sheraton. From there they can access Ikorodu Road for navigation.”
Furthermore, the announcement advised drivers coming from Jibowu to take advantage of the Ikorodu Road Service lane situated at Mobil Fuel Station/Bertola Engineering Equipment Company. This will enable them to comfortably navigate through Gbagada/Ogudu and proceed on their trips.
Alternatively, should drivers overlook the turn near Mobil Fuel Station and Bertola Engineering Equipment Company, they can utilize Theodolite to connect Anthony Oke Ramp and reunite with Ikorodu Road towards Town Planning Way.
Those driving from Jibowu and heading towards Ikeja, Magodo, Berger or Lagos Ibadan Expressway can opt to take the Maryland route which will connect them internally with Mobolaji Bank Anthony and eventually lead them to Sheraton.
The statement stated that they could also use Kudirat Abiola Way to reach Ikosi Road and then take Mobolaji Johnson Avenue/7up to connect Nurudeen Olowopopo Road, in order to get access to their desired destinations after crossing the Opebi Link Bridge.
The commissioner clarified that during the second phase of repairs, drivers coming from Ojota and heading towards Maryland/Yaba will be redirected to a counter-flow lane on the incoming side of Ojota. Drivers moving in the opposite direction (from Maryland) will still use their original lane without any change.
To take a different path, drivers who start from Berger, Magodo or Toll Gate may opt to go through Alapere and Gbagada towards the Anthony Oke Ramp. From there they can join Ikorodu Road to reach their intended destinations. In a similar manner, those driving from Ikorodu/Ketu could use the Ojota Ramp Bridge as an entry point into Alapere before proceeding with their trip following the previous instructions given above.
Drivers traveling from Ikeja, Oregun or Kudirat Abiola Way are recommended to utilize the Opebi Link Bridge heading towards Mobolaji Bank Anthony/Sheraton. They should exit at Maryland and join Ikorodu Road in order to proceed with their trip.
According to the statement, the alternative routes previously mentioned for drivers going towards Ikeja, Magodo, Berger and Lagos-Ibadan Expressway from Jibowu during phase one will still be accessible in phase two of repairs.
