- Safiu Kehinde
The Lagos State Government has announced emergency closure of the Eko Bridge for safety investigations and repairs.
Motorists plying the route are advised to use the Third Bridge during the period of the closure.
As contained in a statement issued on Sunday by the Lagos Commissioner for Transportation, Oluwaseun Osiyemi, the closure of the bridge is to take effect from Tuesday 12th of May 2026.
While no date was given for the reopening of the bridge, Osiyemi said the inward Lagos Island carriageway will remain open to motorists.
The commissioner assured that adequate traffic and security personnel will be deployed along the alternative routes to ensure free flow of traffic.
The statement read; “The Lagos State Government has announced the emergency closure of Eko Bridge (outbound to Lagos Island) for safety investigations and repairs. The closure will commence on Tuesday, 12th May, 2026.
“In view of the closure between Apongbon and Ijora Olopa, members of the motoring public are advised to use the Third Mainland Bridge to access their desired destinations.
“The inward Lagos Island carriageway will remain open to motorists. Adequate traffic and security personnel will be deployed along alternative routes to guide motorists and ensure smooth traffic flow.”