Major traffic diversions planned for Ijora-Apapa corridor; second road project on Lagos Island to begin Sunday.
The Lagos State Government has announced a total 15-day closure of the Marine Bridge in Ijora, Apapa, to allow for essential maintenance.
The closure will be executed in two phases to facilitate repairs on different sections of the bridge.
Phase One: October 11 – October 18, 2025
The first phase will affect the carriageway from the foot of Marine Bridge along Lawani Oguntayo Road,inbound toward Apapa and Costain.
During this period, motorists traveling from Ijora Olopa to Apapa will be diverted via the Ijora Causeway Access Ramp near Omni Retail Company, continue to Ijora 7up, turn left onto the Lilypond Access Ramp, and proceed on their journeys.
Phase Two: October 19 – October 25, 2025
The second phase will focus on the stretch between Ijora Badia and the Lilypond Access Ramp,inbound toward Apapa.
Motorists from Ijora Olopa will be diverted about 50 meters before the work zone into a contraflow, rejoining the main carriageway after 500 meters.
Traffic from Apapa toward Costain or Lagos Island will also be redirected into a contraflow near the work zone for approximately 500 meters.
In a statement, Commissioner for Transportation Oluwaseun Osiyemi advised motorists to plan ahead and be patient while the Federal Ministry of Works, in coordination with the State, carries out the essential maintenance.
The Marine Bridge project coincides with another major repair schedule.
Starting Sunday, October 12, traffic diversions will also be in effect for a six-week repair of the Adeniji Adele Interchange–CMS corridor.
These works will run daily from 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. and are expected to be completed by November 23.
The authorities state that both projects aim to improve road quality and ease movement along some of Lagos’s busiest routes.
Motorists are urged to expect significant traffic adjustments and plan their journeys accordingly.
Writing by Victor Okiche