Lagos Plans Traffic Diversion Ahead of Iddo Bridge Closure

The Lagos State Government has announced a traffic diversion plan ahead of the temporary shutdown of Iddo Bridge on the Ijora axis of Apapa Local Government Area, as rehabilitation work continues on the structure.

The plan was revealed in a statement issued on Tuesday by the Commissioner for Transportation, Mr Oluwaseun Osiyemi.

According to the government, the closure is necessary to allow the Federal Ministry of Works to install heavy steel bridge beams as part of the ongoing reconstruction and rehabilitation of the bridge.

The state government explained that vehicular movement on the bridge will be temporarily suspended during specified periods to ensure safety during the installation exercise.

“The entire section of Iddo Bridge will be temporarily closed to vehicular movement during the periods stated above to ensure the safe installation of the steel beams on the bridge,” the statement noted.

Authorities said the closure will take effect on Wednesday, June 17, 2026, between 10:00 p.m. and 5:00 a.m., with another shutdown scheduled for Sunday, June 21, 2026, from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Motorists are advised to use alternative routes during the affected periods.

The government stated that road users traveling from Oyingbo and Yaba toward Ijora Olopa, Apapa and Costain should divert through Funsho Williams Avenue to continue their journeys.

It further directed motorists heading from Marina to Ijora Olopa, Apapa and Costain to descend through the ramp linking Iddo‑Onigbe and Oyingbo before connecting to Murtala Muhammed Way.

For motorists traveling from Ijora Olopa and Apapa toward Carter Bridge and Marina, the government advised them to access Eko Bridge through Apapa Road and proceed via Murtala Muhammed Way, linking Iddo‑Onigbe and Carter Bridge.

The state government appealed to residents and commuters to remain patient and cooperate with traffic officials throughout the period of disruption.

Officials explained that the diversion plan is part of broader traffic management measures put in place to support the ongoing bridge rehabilitation project being executed by the Federal Ministry of Works in Lagos.