Lagos State Diverts Traffic for Independence Bridge Repairs

The Lagos State Government announced traffic diversions on the Independence Bridge in Lagos Island to facilitate urgent asphalt resurfacing conducted by the Federal Ministry of Works. The maintenance is scheduled to begin the night of Friday, October 16, 2026, and will continue through Sunday, October 18.

Traffic management plans include the partial closure of bridge sections, which will maintain one open lane at a time for both inbound and outbound traffic. The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority will deploy officers to regulate vehicle movement and minimize delays during the operation.

Commissioner for Transportation Oluwaseun Osiyemi urged motorists to plan their journeys in advance and utilize alternative routes. The state government stated that traffic will be diverted as the Federal Ministry of Works commences the urgent repairs.