Motorists in Isolo and Ejigbo, Lagos, will soon face a major disruption to their daily commutes as the Oke-Afa Bridge is set to close for rehabilitation from Friday, August 28, 2026, until September 18, 2026. The bridge, which connects Isolo and Ejigbo, will be closed in two phases, with the first phase affecting traffic from Isolo to Ejigbo from August 28 to September 11, and the second phase shifting to traffic from Ejigbo to Isolo from September 12 to September 18.
The Road Ahead: Understanding the Traffic Diversion Plan
Motorists traveling from Isolo to Ejigbo between August 28 and September 11 will be diverted at Pako Roundabout onto the Isolo-bound lane, where they will share the road with Ejigbo-bound traffic between Mobil Filling Station and Pako Roundabout. In contrast, motorists traveling from Ejigbo to Isolo during the same period will still be able to use the route, albeit with reduced available road space. The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority, LASTMA, will be deployed to coordinate traffic and minimize disruption.
A Temporary Closure with a Phased Approach
The Lagos State Commissioner for Transportation, Oluwaseun Osiyemi, announced the temporary closure of Oke-Afa Bridge, stating that the traffic plan was designed to keep vehicles moving and reduce disruption around the corridor. The rehabilitation work is being executed by the Federal Ministry of Works, through the Office of the Federal Controller, Lagos, in conjunction with Strabic Construction Limited, while Lagos State is handling the traffic management arrangements around the federal rehabilitation project.
What Motorists Need to Know
Motorists are advised to pay attention to the date and direction of travel to avoid unnecessary delays. If traveling from Isolo to Ejigbo between August 28 and September 11, expect the diversion beginning around Pako Roundabout. If traveling from Ejigbo to Isolo between September 12 and September 18, expect the diversion to begin around the Mobil Filling Station. LASTMA officials will be on the ground, and motorists are expected to follow their instructions as well as the temporary traffic signs around the work area.
Preparing for the Disruption
Motorists are advised to give themselves extra travel time to account for the potential delays. The phased approach is intended to allow rehabilitation work to continue without completely shutting down movement along the corridor. The most useful thing motorists can do is stay informed about the traffic diversion plan and follow the instructions of LASTMA officials to minimize disruption to their daily commutes.
Source: Pulse.ng
