Lagos Announces Three-Week Closure of Oke-Afa Bridge for Repairs

The Lagos State Government has announced the temporary closure of Oke-Afa Bridge in Isolo for three weeks to allow rehabilitation works on the brid

The closure will run from Friday, Aug. 28, to Sept. 18, 2026, with traffic diversions implemented in two phases.

According to a statement by the Commissioner for Transportation, Oluwaseun Osiyemi, the first phase will affect the outbound Isolo-to-Ejigbo section from Aug. 28 to Sept. 11.

During that period, motorists travelling from Isolo toward Ejigbo will be diverted onto the Isolo-bound carriageway from Pako Roundabout, with traffic moving in both directions before rejoining the main carriageway at Mobil Filling Station.

The second phase, scheduled for Sept. 12 to Sept. 18, will affect the inbound Ejigbo-to-Isolo section.

Motorists travelling from Ejigbo toward 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 Lagos State Traffic Management Authority will be deployed to manage traffic and reduce congestion throughout the rehabilitation period.

The government also said an emergency tow vehicle would be stationed along the route to quickly remove broken-down vehicles.

It urged motorists to cooperate with traffic officials and exercise patience while the rehabilitation works are underway.