Lagos State to divert traffic for Independence Bridge repairs

The Lagos State Government has announced traffic diversions on Independence Bridge on Lagos Island, effective from October 16, 2026, due to urgent asphalt repairs being conducted by the Federal Ministry of Works. The announcement was made by Lagos State Commissioner for Transportation, Oluwaseun Osiyemi, on October 15, 2026.

The repairs will commence at night on October 16 and are expected to continue through the weekend, concluding on October 18, 2026. Both inbound and outbound lanes will be affected, necessitating traffic management measures to minimize inconvenience.

Each section of the bridge will be partially closed in turn, while one lane will remain open for motorists. Osiyemi urged drivers to plan their journeys ahead and consider alternative routes.

Officials from the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) will be deployed to manage traffic flow and reduce delays. The state government aims to maintain movement across the bridge during the repair works.