The Lagos State Government has announced the resumption of the second phase of repair works on the Ogudu–Ifako Bridge (inbound Island), scheduled to commence on Wednesday, 3rd September, 2025.

To mitigate the gridlock experienced during the earlier phase of repairs, the traffic management plan has been thoroughly reviewed, with renewed efforts to ensure completion within the shortest possible time.

Traffic Advisory

Inbound Oshodi/Victoria Island from Lagos–Ibadan Expressway/Lagos Toll Gate:

Traffic will generally remain free-flowing along this route. However, near the work zone on the Ogudu–Ifako Bridge, vehicles will be diverted into one lane of the three-lane carriageway approximately 50 metres before the repair area and will regain full access 50 metres afterwards.

Motorists heading to Oshodi may also use the Ojota Slip Road to connect to Ikorodu Road (inward Anthony, by Taxi Park) to access Oshodi.

Motorists heading to Victoria Island can use the Ojota Slip Road to link Ikorodu Road (inward Anthony, by Town Planning Way), then proceed to Gbagada to access the Third Mainland Bridge (inbound Lagos Island). Alternatively, they may continue along Ikorodu Road towards Funsho Williams Avenue and use Eko Bridge.

Inbound Oshodi/Victoria Island from Ikeja and Environs:

Motorists from Ikeja and nearby areas are advised to proceed through Maryland to connect Ikorodu Road/Funsho Williams Avenue, and then use Eko Bridge to Outer Marina en route to their destinations.

They may also connect Ikorodu Road (by Taxi Park, Anthony) to access Oshodi and continue their journey.

The Commissioner for Transportation, Mr. Oluwaseun Osiyemi, explained that the reviewed traffic management plan was designed to strengthen coordination along the corridor during the resumption of works. He appealed to motorists to cooperate with Traffic Management Officers, maintain lane discipline, and make use of the provided alternative routes.

ADVISORY: The partial closure of the bridge is a necessary part of the maintenance programme. Motorists are therefore urged to be patient and bear with the temporary inconvenience in the interest of improved road infrastructure. (Lagos State Ministry of Works and Infrastructure – Office of Infrastructure)