The Lagos State Government has actually revealed a momentary traffic diversion on the Independence Bridge as the Federal Ministry of Works starts immediate repair on the significant Lagos Island passage.
The diversion is set up to begin on Friday, October 16, 2026, with vehicle drivers recommended to prepare their journeys and anticipate possible hold-ups throughout the repair work duration.
The Lagos State Ministry of Works, in a declaration provided on Thursday, stated the asphalt works would start during the night on Friday and continue throughout Saturday and Sunday.
According to the ministry, the repair work are anticipated to be finished by Sunday, October 18, 2026.
The declaration stated traffic management steps had actually been put in location to reduce disturbance, with the incoming and outgoing areas of the bridge to be partly closed in stages.
“Traffic will be diverted on the Independence Bridge in Lagos Island as the Federal Ministry of Works begins immediate repair work of the bridge,” the declaration stated.
It included that a person lane would stay open at a time to permit drivers access to their locations while repair work activities are continuous.
The state federal government prompted drivers to think about alternative paths and make needed changes to their travel prepares to prevent being captured in traffic around the bridge.
Authorities of the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) will be released to the location to manage traffic, handle diversions and decrease blockage throughout the workout.
The Lagos State Commissioner for Transportation, Oluwaseun Osiyemi, interested drivers to comply with traffic management authorities and abide by short-lived traffic plans.
“Motorists are urged to stay client, follow traffic laws, and comply completely with the interventions provided,” Osiyemi stated.
The Independence Bridge is an essential transportation link serving traffic into and out of Lagos Island, making the repair work workout possibly considerable for commuters and drivers who utilize the passage, especially throughout peak travel durations.
The state federal government for that reason recommended roadway users to enable additional travel time and utilize alternative paths where possible while the upkeep work lasts.
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