Lagos to close Iddo bridge temporarily, announces traffic diversion

The Lagos State Government has announced a temporary traffic diversion plan due to the upcoming closure of Iddo Bridge in the Ijora area of Apapa. This closure is necessary for the ongoing rehabilitation and reconstruction of the bridge, specifically for the installation of heavy steel beams by the Federal Ministry of Works.

The bridge will be temporarily closed to all vehicular movement during specific scheduled periods to guarantee safety during the installation process. The first closure is set for Wednesday, June 17, 2026, from 10:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m. The second closure will occur on Sunday, June 21, 2026, from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

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The entire section of Iddo Bridge will be temporarily closed to vehicular movement during the periods stated above to ensure the safe installation of the steel beams on the bridge.

Motorists are advised to utilize alternative routes to navigate the area during these closure periods. Those traveling from Oyingbo/Yaba towards Ijora Olopa, Apapa, and Costain should use Funsho Williams Avenue. For traffic heading from Marina to Ijora Olopa, Apapa, and Costain, the recommended route involves descending the ramp to access Iddo-Onigbe, connecting to Oyingbo, and proceeding via Murtala Muhammed Way.

Drivers moving from Ijora Olopa/Apapa towards Carter Bridge or Marina should use Eko Bridge by connecting Apapa Road, continuing through Murtala Muhammed Way via Iddo-Onigbe, and then accessing Carter Bridge. The government has urged commuters to remain patient and cooperate with traffic management officials during this period of disruption, emphasizing that these measures are part of broader traffic management efforts supporting the essential bridge rehabilitation works.

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Motorists are implored to be patient and cooperate with the traffic management officials during the temporary closure.