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Lagos Govt to Shut Eko Bridge for 8 Weeks, Announces Traffic Diversion
The Lagos State government has announced its plan to close parts of the Eko Bridge and divert traffic to facilitate essential reconstruction work.
In an official statement released on Friday, the Commissioner for Transportation, Oluwaseun Osiyemi, confirmed that the traffic diversion will begin on September 26 and is expected to last for eight weeks.
Osiyemi explained that the diversion will be implemented in stages to minimize disruption.
He urged motorists to follow designated alternative routes for a smoother travel experience.
For drivers heading to Lagos Island via Funsho Williams Avenue, he recommended using the service lane at Alaka, which connects to Costain and leads back onto the Eko Bridge, enabling them to continue their journey.
He also advised that motorists can use Costain to access Eko Bridge and reach Apongbon as an alternative route to their destination.
Additionally, motorists traveling from Apongbon inwards Eko Bridge can connect to Costain to reach Funsho Williams Avenue.
Osiyemi highlighted other options, such as accessing Costain from Alaka or Funsho Williams Avenue, or navigating through Apapa Road from Costain to link Oyingbo, which leads to Adekunle and connects to the Third Mainland Bridge.
For those heading to Surulere, Osiyemi suggested taking Costain to Breweries, then proceeding to Abebe Village to connect Eric Moore or Bode Thomas.
He reassured residents that traffic managers will be stationed at critical points to help guide drivers, ease traffic flow, and reduce the expected inconvenience during the reconstruction period.
This reconstruction project is part of the government’s broader efforts to maintain Lagos’ critical infrastructure and improve road safety.
However, the closure is likely to cause significant disruptions to daily commuters, especially those using the bridge as a major route into the city.
Despite the challenges, the government is committed to minimizing the impact on motorists while ensuring the project is completed on time.
Lagos State Police react to claims of them taking money from dispatch riders on the Coastal Road in Lagos.
It started after a rumour was shared that police arrest and take money from riders as a demand for high bribes, sometimes reaching ₦200,000, and seize motorcycles if not given.
The Police Public Relations Officer, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, then addressed the claims online and stated in his statement that he disagreed that the rumour is true and stated, “The spread of misinformation only causes more harm than good. In this era, we can and must do better.”
It has been announced by the governor of Ogun that Tuesday 3rd of February is a public holiday in order to mark the 50th anniversary of the state creation.
This public holiday declaration was released in a statement by the secretary of the state, Tokunbo Talabi.
He then added that the holiday will provide as a day for the citizens to participate in the activities for the state milestone.
Former Kogi politician, Dino Melaye, faces backlash from the public after he shared a video on social media of him abroad and living well through his luxurious lifestyle.
In the same video, he speaks about Nigeria’s current economy and shares his disappointment.
He wrote, “See country, God help us to build a true nation where our wicked leaders will be in jail and the right people in power. Nigeria must be fixed. YES WE CAN.”
However, many state that what he posted and what he is saying contradict each other, and they accused him of sharing his own records to know if he was a corrupt leader.
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