Lagos begins three-week traffic diversion on Marine Bridge

The Lagos State Government says it will commence traffic diversion on Marine Bridge today September 29 as the Federal Government embarkson emergency repair work on different sections of the bridge from today to December 23, 2021.

The state Commissioner for Transportation, Dr Frederic Oladeinde, in a statement said the repairs would be done in phases to minimize inconveniences for motorists, adding that the Ijora-bound lane would be closed off to vehicular movement during the first phase and the Apapa-bound lane for the second phase later.

He said gave details of the diversion arrangement, sayin motorists heading towards Ijora axis would be diverted into a counter flow on the Apapa-bound lane and vice versa when the Apapa-bound lane is closed off for repairs, to reduce traffic gridlock during the course of the repairs.

Oladeinde further stated that officials of the Lagos State’s Traffic Management Agency (LASTMA) would be on the ground to direct traffic in addition to traffic guides, which would be strategically placed to guide vehicular movement during the stipulated period.

“The state government, while seeking residents’ cooperation for the successful commencement and completion of the emergency work, reiterated its continuous commitment towards the development of transport infrastructure across the metropolis, maintaining that it is vital for the Multi-modal transportation system of the state government which will in turn boost the economic prowess of the citizenry,” the statement added.