The Lagos State Government has shifted the commencement date for the repair of the Ogudu–Oworonshoki bridge, announcing that the rehabilitation project will now begin on Monday, May 6, 2025. The exercise is scheduled to run for 110 days, ending on September 23, 2025.
According to a statement released by the Commissioner for Transportation, Mr. Oluwaseun Osiyemi, the repair work will be carried out in eight phases, with traffic diversions implemented to manage the flow of vehicles and ensure minimal disruption during the period.
The first four phases of the repair, from May 6 to July 14, will focus on the inbound section of the bridge leading to the Third Mainland Bridge. The subsequent phases, from July 15 to September 23, will address the outbound segment. Traffic management officials and necessary signage will be deployed to guide motorists through the diversions.
During the inbound repair phases, vehicles heading towards Oshodi or Victoria Island from the Oworonshoki–Third Mainland Bridge axis will experience diversions roughly 50 metres before the active work zone and will reconnect with the main route 50 metres after the site. Motorists approaching from the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway to the Island are advised to divert through Ojota via the Ikorodu Road, connecting to Anthony, and proceed to Oshodi through the designated ramp near the taxi park. Alternatively, they can navigate through Town Planning Way to Anthony and connect to Gbagada via the Third Mainland Bridge.
For the outbound repair phases, vehicles travelling from the Island to the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway will also be diverted 50 metres before the work zones and redirected after the affected areas. Drivers heading to destinations such as Mowe or Magboro from Victoria Island are advised to use the Eko Bridge, link through Funsho Williams Avenue, and connect to the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway via Abiola Garden.
The Commissioner urged road users to remain calm, cooperate with traffic management officials, and obey directional signs during the repair period. He noted that the government’s decision to phase the repairs and introduce planned diversions was taken in the interest of public safety and to ensure long-term infrastructure improvement.
The Ogudu–Oworonshoki bridge is a critical link in Lagos’ road network, connecting mainland communities to key economic corridors. The state government reiterated its commitment to improving road conditions and ensuring safer, more efficient transportation across the metropolis.
