Lagos government announces emergency closure of Eko Bridge

The Lagos State Government has ordered the immediate closure of the outbound section of the Eko Bridge leading to Lagos Island as part of urgent safety checks and repair works.

The emergency closure of the Eko Bridge, which will take effect from Tuesday, May 12, 2026, was announced on Sunday by the Commissioner for Transport, Oluwaseun Osiyemi.

According to the commissioner, the affected route is the outgoing roadway towards Lagos Island, while the internal lane away from the island will remain accessible to motorists.

To reduce traffic disruption, motorists coming from Apongbon and Ijora Olopa have been advised to use the Third Mainland Bridge as an alternative route to reach their destinations.

Osiyemi also assured residents that traffic officers and security personnel would be stationed at diversion points and adjacent roads to maintain order and ensure free flow of vehicles during the closure period.

“Adequate traffic and safety personnel will be deployed along alternative routes to guide motorists and ensure smooth traffic flow,” Oluwaseun assured.