The Lagos State Government has announced a two-month traffic diversion plan in preparation for emergency repairs in conjunction with the Federal Ministry of Works on the Independence/Mekwen Bridge on Victoria Island.

The closure, which affects inbound traffic to the Marina and CMS areas, is scheduled to run from Wednesday March 19 to May 26.

In a statement by the Commissioner for Transportation, Oluwaseun Osiyemi, the affected section—from the National Open University of Nigeria, NOUN, through Bonny Camp Bridge to Independence Bridge, will be closed to vehicular movement throughout the repair period.

Similarly, the service lane at Bonny Camp Underpass Bridge, inbound Independence Bridge will not be accessible to motorists.

However, the service lane from Ahmadu Bello Way to Ozumba Mbadiwe Avenue will remain open to traffic.

To ease congestion, motorists heading to Victoria Island are to use Ozumba Mbadiwe through Akin Adesola to Falomo Roundabout, then continue on Obafemi Awolowo Road to Ring Road.

For 3rd Mainland Bridge access, drivers are directed to use Ozumba Mbadiwe, Akin Adesola, Alfred Rewane, and Osborne before connecting to Ring Road.

While those needing to reach Inner Marina or CMS are to use Ozumba Mbadiwe, proceeding through Akin Adesola to Falomo Roundabout, then taking Obafemi Awolowo Road to J.K. Randle/King George V Road.

For motorists travelling from Inner Marina/CMS to Ahmadu Bello Way, traffic flow will be maintained along the route.

Motorists have been urged to exercise patience, as the partial closure is part of the overall rehabilitation work on the asphalt pavement of the affected sections.

Mr Osiyemi assures residents that officials of the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority, LASTMA, will be deployed to manage vehicular movement and minimise disruptions during the repair period.

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