Lagos announces six-week traffic diversion for Apongbon Bridge repairs

The Lagos state government has announced a traffic diversion plan to allow the federal ministry of works to carry out repair works on the Apongbon bridge.

NAN reports that Oluwaseun Osiyemi, commissioner for transportation, said in a statement on Wednesday the repairs would focus on failed asphalt sections of the ramp and service lane linking Inner Marina to Apongbon bridge, as well as sections of the bridge on both inbound and outbound lanes.

Osiyemi said the works, which would commence with the service lane, are scheduled to run for six weeks, from February 5 to March 19.

“To ensure the safety of road users and facilitate the smooth execution of the works, sections of the affected roads will be temporarily closed to traffic,” the statement reads.

“For the inbound Apongbon service lane, motorists from Inner Marina should proceed to the Apongbon under-bridge roundabout, connect to Adeniji Adele Road, continue through Ebute Ero, and use the ramp to Apongbon/Eko Bridge to continue their journeys.

“Traffic from TBS, Third Mainland Bridge, and Victoria Island will connect their journeys through Apongbon Bridge to Eko Bridge.”

The commissioner said for the rehabilitation of the main carriageway on Apongbon bridge, motorists from TBS, Third Mainland Bridge, and Victoria Island would ramp down at the Apongbon under-bridge roundabout near UBA, proceed via Inner Marina, connect with the Apongbon bridge service lane, and continue onto Eko bridge.

He added that upon completion of works on the inbound section, construction activities would shift to the outbound side of the bridge.

Osiyemi said motorists from Eko bridge heading to Inner Marina during the rehabilitation of the Apongbon service lane (Chapel Street) would be diverted through the Ebute Ero ramp, Adeniji Adele road, and the Apongbon under-bridge roundabout.

“Traffic from Eko Bridge to Outer Marina, Victoria Island, and Third Mainland Bridge will maintain through movement on Apongbon Bridge,” he said.

For the rehabilitation of the main carriageway, he said motorists heading to Outer Marina, CMS, Victoria Island, and Third Mainland Bridge would be diverted through the Ebute Ero ramp, Leventis, and Outer Marina/CMS.

“Traffic bound for Inner Marina will ramp down through Chapel Street to the Apongbon under-bridge roundabout to continue their journeys,” Osiyemi said.

He urged motorists to be patient and comply with traffic management measures, adding that the temporary road closures and diversions are necessary to ensure the successful completion of the repair works.