The Lagos State Government has announced the emergency closure of the outbound carriageway of the Eko Bridge leading to Lagos Island for safety investigations and repair works.
The indefinite closure is scheduled to commence on Tuesday, May 12, 2026.
The announcement was made on Sunday by the Lagos State Commissioner for Transportation, Oluwaseun Osiyemi, who urged motorists to make use of alternative routes during the period of the repairs.
According to Osiyemi, motorists travelling through Apongbon and Ijora Olopa are advised to use the Third Mainland Bridge to access their destinations.
However, he clarified that the inward Lagos Island carriageway of the bridge would remain open to vehicular movement.
“Adequate traffic and security personnel will be deployed along alternative routes to guide motorists and ensure smooth traffic flow,” Osiyemi assured.
The state government did not specify how long the repair works and safety investigations would last but said the emergency measures were necessary to ensure the safety of motorists and other road users.
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