Lagos Govt announces traffic diversion for Marine Bridge repairs from May 18 to June 8   

This disclosure was made via the company’s official X (formerly Twitter) on Friday.

The Ministry stated that the project will be carried out in two separate phases to reduce traffic congestion and ensure safe movement for motorists throughout the period.

“In line with the scheduled maintenance works on Marine Bridge by the Federal Ministry of Works, the Lagos State Government has released a traffic management plan which will commence on Sunday, 18th May to Sunday, 8th June 2025.  

“To minimize traffic disruption, the maintenance work will be carried out in two phases. Phase 1 will span from the foot of Marine Bridge (Lawani Oguntayo Road inbound Apapa/Costain), while Phase 2 will cover Ijora Badia and Lilypond Access Ramp inbound Apapa,” the statement read.  

To minimize disruptions during the repair period, the government has provided the following traffic management plans and alternative routes:

Affected route: From the foot of Marine Bridge (Lawani Oguntayo Road, inbound Apapa/Costain)

Motorists coming from Ijora Olopa and heading toward Apapa are to use the Ijora Causeway access ramp beside Omni Retail Company to continue their journey.

Affected route: Ijora Badia and Lilypond Access Ramp inbound Apapa

Motorists from Costain to Apapa will be placed on a contraflow arrangement on the lane normally used for Costain-bound traffic.

The Lagos State Government also advised commuters to plan their journeys early, use alternative routes, and consider public transport to help reduce traffic during the maintenance period.