The Lagos State Government has announced a 90-day traffic diversion for motorists on the Odo Iya Alaro Bridge, set to begin on Monday, July 22, 2024.
In a statement issued on Thursday, July 18, 2024, the Commissioner for Transportation, Mr. Oluwaseun Osiyemi, explained that the diversion is necessary due to the deteriorating condition of the asphalt pavement and expansion joints on the bridge.
Osiyemi outlined that the traffic diversion will occur in two phases, affecting the Ojota-bound lane and the Yaba/Ojuelegba/Maryland-bound lane, respectively. Alternative routes have been planned for each phase of the repairs.
The statement read: “For the first phase of the repairs, motorists heading to Ojota from Maryland/Yaba will be diverted into a counter flow on the lane inbound Maryland, while motorists heading to Yaba from Ojota will continue their journeys on the same lane.
“Additionally, motorists from Berger, Magodo, and Tollgate along the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway are advised to use the Alapere/Ogudu axis inward Gbagada/Anthony Oke Bridge to descend the ramp and access Ikorodu Road to continue their journeys.
“Motorists coming from Ikeja, Oregun, and Kudirat Abiola Way are advised to use the Opebi Link Bridge to connect Mobolaji Bank Anthony Way inwards Sheraton through Maryland to access Ikorodu Road and navigate their routes.”
The statement also noted that “motorists from Jibowu are advised to use the Ikorodu Road Service lane by Mobil Fuel Station/Bertola Engineering Equipment Company to access the Gbagada/Ogudu axis to continue their journeys.”
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