The Lagos State Government has announced a 90-day traffic diversion for vehicle owners on the Odo Iya Alaro Bridge commencing on Monday, July 22, 2024.

The Lagos State Commissioner for Transportation, Oluwaseun Osiyemi, announced this in a statement on Thursday, July 18.

According to Osiyemi, the diversion is as a result of the deplorable state of the asphalt pavement and expansion joints on the Odo Iya Alaro Bridge.

The commissioner also explained in the statement that the diversion would be in two phases.

“The Lagos State Government will divert traffic at Odo lya Alaro Bridge from Monday, 22nd July 2024, to conduct emergency repairs on the asphalt pavement and expansion joints. The project will span 90 days, with repairs divided into two phases,” he said.

“First Phase: Ojota Bound Lane: Maryland/Yaba to Ojota: Counterflow on inbound Maryland lane.
Ojota to Yaba: Continue on the same lane.

“Alternative routes: Alapere/Ogudu to Gbagada/Anthony Oke Bridge, then Ikorodu Road, Opebi Link Bridge to Mobolaji Bank Anthony Way, then Maryland to Ikorodu Road, Ikorodu Road Service lane at Mobil Fuel Station to Gbagada/Ogudu, Jibowu to Ikeja: Maryland to Mobolaji Bank Anthony, then Sheraton/Opebi to Allen Avenue, Obafemi Awolowo Way, and Nurudeen Olowopopo Road.

“Second Phase: Maryland/Yaba Bound Lane: Ojota to Maryland/Yaba: Counterflow on inbound Ojota lane, Maryland to Ojota: Continue on the same lane.

“Alternative routes: Berger/Magodo/Toll gate to Alapere/Gbagada, then Anthony Oke Ramp to Ikorodu Road, Ikorodu/Ketu to Ojota Ramp Bridge, then Alapere, Opebi Link Bridge to Mobolaji Bank Anthony/Sheraton, then Maryland to Ikorodu Road.”

The Commissioner has assured the residents of Lagos State that there will be adequate traffic management while he also appealed for patience during the repairs of the Odo Iya Alaro Bridge.

In an advisory, Osiyemi urged motorists to exercise patience as according to him, the partial closure of the bridge is essential for maintenance.