The Lagos State Government has announced a 15-day temporary closure of the Marine Bridge in Ijora, Apapa Local Government Area, to allow urgent maintenance work by the Federal Ministry of Works.

In a statement on Thursday, the Commissioner for Transportation, Mr. Oluwaseun Osiyemi, said the bridge will be closed from Saturday, October 11, to Saturday, October 25, 2025. The maintenance will be carried out in two phases to minimise traffic disruption and ensure smooth vehicle diversion.

Phase I, from October 11 to 18, will affect the section from the foot of the Marine Bridge at Lawani Oguntayo Road (near UBA, inbound Apapa/Costain). Motorists from Ijora Olopa heading to Apapa will be diverted via the Ijora Causeway Access Ramp by Omni Retail Company, connecting to Ijora 7up, then turning left onto the Lilypond Access Ramp to continue their journey.

Phase II, scheduled for October 19 to 25, will cover the stretch between Ijora Badia and Lilypond Access Ramp (inbound Apapa). Motorists from Ijora Olopa heading towards Apapa and Costain will be diverted about 50 metres before the work zone into a contraflow lane shared with Costain-bound traffic for roughly 500 metres before rejoining the main carriageway. Vehicles travelling from Apapa towards Costain, Lagos Island, or Ijora Olopa will continue to move through, briefly sharing a contraflow segment around the construction area.

Osiyemi urged road users to exercise patience and cooperate with traffic management personnel, noting that the closure is necessary to replace the bridge’s underlying bearings, which are vital for its structural safety. He added that traffic officers will be stationed along diversion routes to manage movement and minimise congestion.

“The temporary closure is essential for the long-term safety and durability of the Marine Bridge. This project reflects ongoing collaboration between the Lagos State and Federal Governments to enhance infrastructure and ensure safer roads for all,” Osiyemi said.