The Lagos State Government has announced a temporary five-day partial closure of the Iddo Bridge in the Ijora axis of Apapa Local Government Area to facilitate repair works.
The temporary closure will enable the Federal Ministry of Works to install heavy steel beams as part of the ongoing rehabilitation and reconstruction of the bridge.
The Lagos State Commissioner for Transportation, Oluwaseun Osiyemi, disclosed this in a statement, urging motorists to exercise patience and cooperate with traffic management officials during the maintenance period.
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To minimise traffic disruption, the closure will take place during the following periods:
• Wednesday, June 17, 2026: 10:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m.
• Sunday, June 21, 2026: 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
The commissioner stated that the affected section of the Iddo Bridge would be closed to vehicular movement during these periods to ensure public safety while the heavy steel beams are being installed.
He also confirmed that traffic management measures have been put in place to redirect motorists and ensure the smooth flow of traffic along alternative routes throughout the exercise.
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