By Dinah Uwese
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In a bid to address the deplorable state of the asphalt pavement and expansion joints on the Odo Iya Alaro Bridge, the Lagos State Government has announced a 90-day traffic diversion for motorists, starting from Monday, July 22, 2024.
According to a statement issued by the Commissioner for Transportation, Mr. Oluwaseun Osiyemi, on Thursday, July 18, 2024, the diversion will be executed in two phases to minimize disruptions to motorists.
Phase 1:Ojota Bound Lane
During the first phase, motorists heading to Ojota from Maryland/Yaba will be diverted into a counter flow on the lane inbound Maryland. Motorists heading to Yaba from Ojota will continue their journeys on the same lane. Alternative routes have been mapped out for each phase of the repairs.
Alternative Routes for Phase 1
Motorists from Berger, Magodo, and Tollgate along Lagos-Ibadan Expressway are advised to use the Alapere/Ogudu axis inward Gbagada/Anthony Oke Bridge to descend the ramp and access Ikorodu Road to continue their journeys.
Motorists coming from Ikeja, Oregun, and Kudirat Abiola Way are advised to use the Opebi Link Bridge to connect Mobolaji Bank Anthony Way inwards Sheraton through Maryland to access Ikorodu Road and navigate their ways.
Additional Alternative Routes
Motorists from Jibowu are advised to use the Ikorodu Road Service lane by Mobil Fuel Station/Bertola Engineering Equipment Company to access the Gbagada/Ogudu axis to continue their journeys.
If motorists miss the turning by the Mobil Fuel Station and Bertola Engineering Equipment Company, they can use Theodolite to link Anthony Oke Ramp and join Ikorodu Road again to access the Town Planning Way inward Gbagada/Ogudu/Alapere axis to proceed with their journeys.
Phase 2: Yaba/Ojuelegba/Maryland Bound Lane
During the second phase, motorists inward Maryland/Yaba from Ojota will be diverted into a counter flow on the lane inbound Ojota, while motorists from Maryland will continue their journey on the same lane.
Alternative Routes for Phase 2
Motorists from Berger, Magodo, and Toll Gate can use Alapere inwards Gbagada to link the Anthony Oke Ramp to connect Ikorodu Road and access their desired destinations. Similarly, motorists coming from Ikorodu/Ketu can utilise the Ojota Ramp Bridge to link Alapere and continue their journeys. Motorists from Ikeja, Oregun, and Kudirat Abiola Way are advised to use the Opebi Link Bridge inwards Mobolaji Bank
Anthony/Sheraton and come out at Maryland to enter Ikorodu Road and continue their journeys.
Appeal for Cooperation
The Commissioner appealed to the public to cooperate with the interventions put in place during the repairs, assuring that traffic management personnel would be on the ground to ensure a steady traffic flow. Motorists are advised to follow the designated alternative routes to minimize disruptions and ensure a smooth commute.
This 90-day traffic diversion is a necessary step towards addressing the deplorable state of the Odo Iya Alaro Bridge, and the Lagos State Government is committed to ensuring that the repairs are completed within the stipulated timeframe. Motorists are urged to exercise patience and cooperation during this period.