The Lagos State Government has disclosed plans to divert traffic at the Ijora 7-up end of the Marine Bridge starting from February 2nd to May 10th, 2024, to facilitate comprehensive maintenance work on the bridge.
This announcement was made by the Commissioner for Transportation, Oluwaseun Osiyemi, in a statement issued on Wednesday.
In the statement, Commissioner Osiyemi emphasized the importance of the maintenance work to ensure the structural integrity and safety of the Marine Bridge.
He urged motorists to adhere to alternative routes provided by the state government during the repair period.
“The Lagos State Government has announced that traffic will be diverted at the Ijora 7up end of the Marine Bridge from 2nd February to 10th May, 2024, for comprehensive maintenance of the bridge,” the statement read.
“Consequently, the following alternative routes have been mapped out for Motorists during the course of the repairs; Motorists heading towards Apapa from Marine Bridge are to use;
“Malu road via Mobil road u-turn to link Marine Bridge Access Ramp (Inbound Apapa) and proceed to Point Road u-turn leading into Marine Bridge (Ijora bound) and follow the Diversion at closed section.
“Through this movement they will be able to join the counter flow lane on the Apapa bound lane back to Ijora bound lane after the closed section.”
The statement added, “Alternately, Motorists can utilize; Marine Bridge road inwards Malu road to make use of the Mobil road u-turn and proceed to Area B/NAGAFF to access Point road u-turn into Marine Bridge (Ijora bound).
“Through this movement also they will be able to join the counter flow lane on the Apapa bound lane and divert back to the Ijora bound lane after the closed section.
“The Commissioner for Transportation, Mr. Oluwaseun Osiyemi has assured that the Traffic Management Personnel will be deployed to the affected routes to minimize inconveniences and improve traffic flow.”
