The Lagos State Government has announced a traffic diversion plan for emergency repairs on the Independence/Mekwen Bridge (inbound Marina/CMS) from Wednesday, 19th March, to Monday, 26th May, 2025.
Affected Routes:
Full closure: National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN) through Bonny Camp Bridge to Independence Bridge.
Service lane closure: Bonny Camp Underpass Bridge (inbound Independence Bridge).
Open lane: Service lane from Ahmadu Bello Way to Ozumba Mbadiwe.
Alternative Routes:
To Ring Road: Use Ozumba Mbadiwe → Akin Adesola → Falomo Roundabout → Obafemi Awolowo Road → Ring Road.
To 3rd Mainland Bridge: Use Ozumba Mbadiwe → Akin Adesola → Alfred Rewane → Osborne → Ring Road.
To Inner Marina/CMS: Use Ozumba Mbadiwe → Akin Adesola → Falomo Roundabout → Obafemi Awolowo Road → J.K. Randle/King George V Road.
From Inner Marina/CMS to Ahmadu Bello Way: Full access.
LASTMA will manage traffic throughout the project. Motorists are urged to be patient as the closure supports Federal Ministry of Works’ rehabilitation efforts.
E-Signed,
Mr. Oluwaseun Osiyemi
Lagos State Commissioner for Transportation
16th March, 2025
