Lagos State to Close Marine Bridge for 15 Days for Urgent Repairs
Lagos State Government has announced the temporary closure of Marine Bridge in Ijora, Apapa, to allow urgent maintenance work by the Federal Ministry of Works.
The Commissioner for Transportation, Oluwaseun Osiyemi, said the bridge will be closed for 15 days, 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 diversions.
Phase I (October 11–18) will affect the section from the foot of Marine Bridge at Lawani Oguntayo Road (by 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 onto Lilypond Access Ramp.
Phase II (October 19–25) will cover the stretch between Ijora Badia and Lilypond Access Ramp (inbound Apapa). Vehicles from Ijora Olopa heading to Apapa and Costain will use a 500-metre contraflow lane before rejoining the main carriageway. Traffic from Apapa towards Costain, Lagos Island, or Ijora Olopa will maintain through traffic but will briefly share the contraflow lane near the construction site.
Osiyemi urged road users to cooperate with traffic management personnel, explaining that the closure is necessary to replace the bridge’s underlying bearings, which are vital for its structural integrity and safety. He assured that traffic officers will be stationed along diversion routes to manage movement and reduce congestion.
“The temporary closure is essential for the long-term safety and durability of Marine Bridge. This project highlights the ongoing collaboration between Lagos State and the Federal Government to improve infrastructure and ensure safer roads for all,” Osiyemi said.
