Brace for Traffic Chaos: Lagos Announces 110-Day Partial Closure of Oworonshoki Bridge Starting Date Revealed

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Commuters in Lagos should prepare for major disruptions as the Lagos State Government has announced a 110-day partial closure of the Oworonshoki/Third Axial Bridge for urgent repair works, beginning Tuesday, May 6 through Tuesday, September 23, 2025.

In a statement issued by the Ministry of Transportation, the repair project will unfold in eight phases, targeting both inbound and outbound lanes of the busy bridge. Phases 1 to 4 will focus on the inbound stretch leading to the Third Mainland Bridge from May 6 to July 14, while Phases 5 to 8 will cover the outbound section from July 15 to September 23.

Motorists will be diverted 50 meters before and after each work zone, and the state government has outlined a series of alternative routes to minimize disruptions. Commuters heading to Victoria Island and Oshodi from major corridors like Lagos-Ibadan Expressway, Ikeja, and Maryland are advised to reroute through Ikorodu Road, Funsho Williams Avenue, and Eko Bridge.

Similarly, those returning from the Island to areas like Alapere, Ketu, and Mowe are encouraged to bypass the construction area using Ojota, Ketu, and Abiola Garden ramps.

Commissioner for Transportation, Mr. Oluwaseun Osiyemi, assured residents that LASTMA officers will be deployed to critical junctions to manage traffic and reduce congestion during the repair period.

He appealed to Lagosians for patience, emphasizing that the partial closure is a necessary inconvenience to ensure long-term safety and durability of the bridge’s expansion joints.

“Motorists are implored to be patient as the partial bridge closure is part of the traffic management plans for the maintenance works,” the Commissioner stated.

As one of Lagos’ most vital arteries, the Oworonshoki/Third Axial Bridge links several commercial and residential districts, the upcoming repairs are expected to test the resilience of Lagos traffic management systems—and the patience of millions of daily commuters.

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