By Olasunkanmi Akoni<\/p>\n
The Lagos State Government, in collaboration with the Federal Ministry of Works, has announced plans to commence repair works on the failed asphalt sections of the ramp\/service lane linking Inner Marina to Apongbon Bridge, as well as parts of the bridge\u2019s inbound and outbound lanes.<\/p>\n
State Commissioner for Transportation, Oluwaseun Osiyemi, said the repairs will begin with the service lane on Thursday, February 5, and are expected to last six weeks, ending on Thursday, March 19, 2026.<\/p>\n
\u201cTo ensure the safety of road users and facilitate smooth execution of the works, sections of the affected roads will be temporarily closed to traffic,\u201d Osiyemi stated.<\/p>\n
Travel Advisory<\/p>\n
Motorists are advised to use alternative routes during the rehabilitation:<\/p>\n
Inbound Apongbon Traffic \u2013 Service Lane Repairs<\/p>\n
From Inner Marina: Use Apongbon under bridge roundabout \u2192 Adeniji Adele Road \u2192 Ebute Ero \u2192 ramp to Apongbon\/Eko Bridge.<\/p>\n
From Tafawa Balewa Square (TBS), Third Mainland Bridge, and Victoria Island: Connect to Apongbon Bridge \u2192 Eko Bridge.<\/p>\n
Inbound Apongbon Traffic \u2013 Main Carriageway Repairs<\/p>\n
From TBS, Third Mainland Bridge, and Victoria Island: Ramp down at Apongbon under bridge roundabout (by UBA) \u2192 Inner Marina \u2192 Apongbon Bridge service lane \u2192 Eko Bridge.<\/p>\n
Repairs will later shift to the outbound section of Apongbon Bridge.<\/p>\n
Outbound Apongbon Traffic<\/p>\n
From Eko Bridge to Inner Marina: Divert via Ebute Ero Ramp \u2192 Adeniji Adele Road \u2192 Apongbon under bridge roundabout.<\/p>\n
From Eko Bridge to Outer Marina, Victoria Island, and Third Mainland Bridge: Maintain movement on Apongbon Bridge.<\/p>\n
Outbound Main Carriageway Repairs<\/p>\n
Motorists heading to Outer Marina, CMS, Victoria Island, and Third Mainland Bridge: Divert via Ebute Ero Ramp \u2192 Leventis \u2192 Outer Marina\/CMS.<\/p>\n
Traffic bound for Inner Marina: Ramp down via Chapel Street \u2192 Apongbon under bridge roundabout.<\/p>\n
Osiyemi urged motorists to exercise patience and comply with traffic management measures. Traffic personnel will be deployed to guide motorists and minimize inconvenience during the repair period.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe temporary road closures and diversions are necessary to ensure successful repair works on the Apongbon Bridge,\u201d he said.
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