Why Lagos Government Is Closing Oke-Afa Bridge From Friday, August 28
Kehinde Adeleye
The Lagos State Government will temporarily close the Oke-Afa Bridge in Isolo from Friday, August 28, to allow rehabilitation works to be carried out on the bridge.
The closure is expected to last three weeks, ending on September 18, 2026, as the government moves to improve the condition and safety of the bridge.
According to the state government, the rehabilitation will be carried out in two phases to allow traffic to continue moving through the area while work is ongoing.
The first phase, scheduled for August 28 to September 11, will affect the outbound Isolo-to-Ejigbo section of the bridge.
During this period, motorists travelling from Isolo towards Ejigbo will be diverted onto the Isolo-bound carriageway from Pako Roundabout. Traffic will operate in both directions along the diverted section before reconnecting with the main carriageway at Mobil Filling Station.
The second phase, from September 12 to September 18, will affect the inbound Ejigbo-to-Isolo section.
Motorists travelling from Ejigbo towards Isolo will then be diverted onto the Ejigbo-bound carriageway from Mobil Filling Station, with traffic moving in both directions before rejoining the main carriageway at Pako Roundabout.
The Commissioner for Transportation, Oluwaseun Osiyemi, said the traffic management arrangement was designed to minimise disruption while rehabilitation work is carried out.
The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) will deploy personnel to manage traffic and guide motorists through the diversion routes.
An emergency tow vehicle will also be stationed around the area to quickly remove broken-down vehicles and prevent unnecessary congestion.
Why the Closure Is Necessary
The Lagos State Government said the temporary closure is necessary to provide a safe working environment for contractors to carry out the rehabilitation of the bridge.
The intervention is also aimed at improving the condition of the infrastructure and ensuring safer and more efficient movement for motorists who use the Isolo-Ejigbo corridor.
The government has appealed to motorists to plan their journeys ahead, obey traffic signs and LASTMA officials, avoid illegal parking and exercise patience throughout the three-week rehabilitation period.
Road users who do not need to use the corridor during the rehabilitation are also advised to consider alternative routes to reduce pressure on the affected roads.
The state government urged motorists to cooperate with traffic officials, stressing that the temporary disruption is necessary to facilitate the rehabilitation of the bridge and improve road infrastructure in the area.
