The Lagos State Government has announced the temporary closure of the Marine Bridge in Ijora, Apapa, to allow the Federal Ministry of Works carry out urgent maintenance
The Commissioner for Transportation, Oluwaseun Osiyemi, said the bridge will be closed for 15 days, starting Saturday, October 11, and reopening on Saturday, October 25, 2025.
The maintenance will be executed in two phases to minimise traffic disruption and ensure smooth 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, and then onto Lilypond Access Ramp.
Phase II (October 19–25) will cover the stretch between Ijora Badia and Lilypond Access Ramp (inbound Apapa). Motorists from Ijora Olopa to Apapa and Costain will use a 500-metre contraflow lane before rejoining the main carriageway. Vehicles from Apapa towards Costain, Lagos Island, or Ijora Olopa will maintain through traffic but share a 500-metre contraflow near the construction zone.
Osiyemi urged road users to be patient and cooperate with traffic management personnel, explaining that the closure is necessary to replace the bridge’s underlying bearings, vital for its structural integrity and safety.
He assured that traffic officers will be stationed along diversion routes to manage flow and minimise congestion.
“The temporary closure is essential for the long-term safety and durability of the Marine Bridge. This project reflects the ongoing collaboration between the Lagos State and Federal Governments to enhance infrastructure and ensure safer roads for all,” Osiyemi added.
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