LASG Announces 36-hour Traffic Diversion At Island -Iyana Oworo Bound Carriageway

LASG announces 36-hour traffic diversion at Island -Iyana Oworo Bound carriageway, starting from 12:00 am on Wednesday 6th.

The State Government urged motorists to use the alternative routes previously provided during this period.

The Lagos State Government has announced the closure of Lagos Island – Iyana Oworo bound lane to vehicular traffic from 12:00 am on Wednesday 6th, in continuation of the ongoing repair works on the Third Mainland Bridge by the Federal Ministry of Works.

In a press release on Tuesday March 5, the State Government urged motorists to use the alternative routes previously provided during this period.

“In continuation of the ongoing repair works on the Third Mainland Bridge by the Federal Ministry of Works, the Lagos Island – Iyana Oworo bound lane will be closed to vehicular traffic from 12:00 am on Wednesday 6th till 12:00 noon on Thursday 7th March, 2024.

“Consequently, Motorists plying this route are advised to use the alternative routes previously provided during this period.

“Kindly note that the Iyana-Oworo inwards island-bound carriageway will remain open to Motorists heading to the Island during this period. The initial traffic diversion arrangements on the bridge will return after this 36-hour closure.

“Thanking Lagosians for their continuous patience and understanding, the Commissioner for Transportation, Mr. Oluwaseun Osiyemi further appealed for continued cooperation with the Traffic Management Officials deployed to the Axis to minimise discomfort during this closure.”