Lagos State Government has announced a six-week shutdown and traffic diversion on the Apongbon Bridge to enable repair works on critical sections of the bridge.

The announcement was made in a statement signed by the Lagos State Commissioner for Transportation, Mr. Oluwaseun Osiyemi, on Wednesday, February 4, 2026.

The repairs, to be carried out by the Federal Ministry of Works, will focus on failed asphalt sections along the ramp and service lane linking Inner Marina to Apongbon Bridge, as well as portions of the bridge on both inbound and outbound lanes.

The temporary closure will take effect from Thursday, February 5, and is expected to last until Thursday, March 19, 2026, with phased construction and traffic diversions introduced to manage vehicular movement around the busy axis.

Osiyemi said the repair works will begin with the Apongbon service lane before extending to the main carriageway.

He explained that the phased approach is aimed at ensuring road safety while allowing the works to progress efficiently.

“To ensure the safety of road users and facilitate the smooth execution of the works, sections of the affected roads will be temporarily closed to traffic.”

“Consequently, motorists are advised to use the following alternative routes.”

“Inbound Apongbon traffic… motorists from Inner Marina should proceed to the Apongbon under bridge roundabout, connect to Adeniji Adele Road, continue through Ebute Ero, and use the ramp to Apongbon/Eko Bridge to continue their journeys.”

“Traffic from TBS, Third Mainland Bridge, and Victoria Island will connect their journeys through Apongbon Bridge to Eko Bridge.”

He added that once repairs on the inbound section are completed, construction activities will shift to the outbound side of the bridge, with additional diversions introduced accordingly.