Diverts traffic as second phase commences
Lagos State government announced yesterday that the first phase of routine maintenance and rehabilitation work on the Odo lya Alaro bridge, located in Kosofe Local Council of the state, has been completed.

Special Adviser to the Governor on Infrastructure, Olufemi Daramola, shared this update during an inspection of the bridge with Lagos State officials from the Office of Infrastructure and the Ministry of Transportation.

He explained that the bridge’s rehabilitation work is divided into two phases: the Ojota-bound and Yaba/Maryland-bound lanes.

He expressed satisfaction that the first phase was completed ahead of schedule.

Earlier, the state government had announced a 90-day traffic diversion to allow the Office of Infrastructure to carry out essential repairs on the bridge.

The closure, which began on July 22, 2024, was necessary due to the poor condition of the expansion joints and the asphalt pavement at the approaches of the Odo Iya Alaro Bridge.

Daramola said: “The administration of Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu is responsive to the challenges faced by road users and is committed to restoring the bridge as quickly as possible.

“There are several bridges in Lagos where the expansion joints are worn out and need replacement as part of routine maintenance. The Odo lya Alaro bridge is one of the bridges that required urgent attention.

“We have completed the repair work on the inward Ojota carriageway and will begin work on the inward Maryland carriageway by the end of the week.”

Daramola urged stakeholders and the general public to support the ongoing efforts to ensure that the maintenance work is completed ahead of time.

He noted that the asphalt work and replacement of expansion joints for the first phase, initially scheduled for 45 days, was completed in 30 days.

The Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Transportation, Mr. Olawale Musa, also provided updates during the visit.

He highlighted the alternative routes mapped out by the government for each phase of the repairs.

He said: “For the second phase, motorists heading to Ojota from Maryland/Yaba will be diverted to a contraflow on the lane inbound Maryland, while those heading to Yaba from Ojota will continue on the same lane.”