The Lagos State Government, on Thursday, announced the diversion of traffic on the Marine Bridge, as part of the continuation of the repair works by the Federal Ministry of Works.
Marine Bridge is located between Ijora and Ajegunle in Apapa area of the state.
The traffic diversion will begin on, Friday, November 10, and will last till Thursday, December 21, 2023, a statement by the State Commissioner for Transportation, Mr. Oluwaseun Osiyemi, on Thursday, disclosed.
The government has however provided alternative routes for motorists for the project’s duration.
“Motorists heading to Mobil Road from Ijora/Apapa Road will be diverted to Ijora to link Total Access Ramp inwards Malu Road to connect Mobil Road for their desired destinations.
“Motorists going to Ijora/Apapa will be diverted to the Apapa bound ramp of the Marine Bridge to make a U-turn at Point Road Junction inwards Marine Bridge to access their desired destinations,” the statement said.
It added that motorists can use Marine Bridge Access Road to Area B and make a U-turn at Point Junction Road towards Marine Bridge to continue their journeys.
Meanwhile, while appealing to motorists for their patience while plying the diversion routes, Osiyemi affirmed that traffic officials from the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority will be deployed to manage traffic flow and minimise inconveniences. (Punch)