Dare Babalola
The Lagos State Government has unveiled a detailed traffic diversion plan ahead of the repair works on the Maryland Independence Bridge.
The Commissioner for Transportation, Oluwaseun Osiyemi made the announcement on Thursday to reduce travel time during the partial closure of the facility.
The repair will run from Saturday, August 16, 2025 to Tuesday, August 19, 2025.
Osiyemi disclosed that the partial closure will be at night between the hours of 11:00 p.m. and 4:00 a.m. daily.
He advised motorists to use the alternative route during the 3-day night repair works
Osiyemi said, “Motorists inbound Oshodi/Ojuelegba/Stadium/Lagos will be diverted at Maria Lodge in Maryland into the Maryland Bridge to connect Idiroko inwards Anthony to continue their journeys.
“This is because the main carriageway will not be opened to vehicular movement during this period.
“During the course of the repairs, motorists inbound Ketu/Ikorodu from Lagos/Stadium/Anthony will have unhindered vehicular movement.”
While urging motorists to come with officers assigned to ensure smooth traffic, he noted that the repair and diversion is in the interest of Lagosians.
