Lagos State Government announces a temporary shutdown of Iddo Bridge in the Ijora axis of Apapa Local Government Area to support ongoing rehabilitation and reconstruction of the bridge. The government says the closure is to allow the Federal Ministry of Works to install heavy steel bridge beams as part of the work on the structure. Multiple reports describe the action as a full closure of the bridge to vehicular movement during scheduled periods, with traffic diversions and alternative routes provided for motorists.
The reports also quote the Lagos Commissioner for Transportation, Oluwaseun Osiyemi, urging road users to use alternative routes while the bridge is closed. Daily Post and other outlets state that traffic arrangements are announced ahead of the shutdown to reduce disruption. The Nigerian Eye specifies the closure will take place at specific times, including overnight hours and a daytime window on a Sunday.
Overall, the sources agree that the bridge closure is temporary, linked to safety requirements for installing steel beams, and accompanied by guidance on alternative routes for commuters during the rehabilitation exercise.
