The Lagos State Government has announced a three-week traffic diversion to facilitate rehabilitation works on the Oke-Afa Bridge in Isolo, with the temporary closure scheduled to begin on Friday, August 28, and end on September 18, 2026.
The rehabilitation will be carried out in two phases, with traffic management measures introduced to minimise disruption and keep vehicles moving throughout the construction period.
The first phase, scheduled for August 28 to September 11, will affect the outbound Isolo-to-Ejigbo section of the bridge.
Under the arrangement, motorists travelling from Isolo towards Ejigbo will be diverted onto the Isolo-bound carriageway from Pako Roundabout. Traffic will operate in both directions along the diverted section before reconnecting with the main carriageway at Mobil Filling Station.
Motorists travelling from Ejigbo towards Isolo will retain access to the road but will share the carriageway with Ejigbo-bound traffic between Mobil Filling Station and Pako Roundabout. Normal traffic movement will resume after the diversion point.
The second phase will run from September 12 to September 18 and will affect traffic travelling from Ejigbo towards Isolo.
During this phase, motorists heading towards Isolo will be diverted onto the Ejigbo-bound carriageway from Mobil Filling Station, with vehicles moving in both directions before reconnecting with the main carriageway at Pako Roundabout.
Traffic travelling from Isolo towards Ejigbo will maintain normal movement while sharing the carriageway with Isolo-bound traffic between Pako Roundabout and Mobil Filling Station.
Commissioner for Transportation, Oluwaseun Osiyemi, said the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) would be deployed throughout the rehabilitation period to coordinate traffic and reduce congestion around the affected corridor.
An emergency tow vehicle will also be stationed within the area to quickly remove broken-down vehicles and prevent avoidable traffic build-up.
The government advised motorists using the Isolo-Ejigbo corridor to plan their journeys ahead, obey traffic management personnel and exercise patience while the rehabilitation works are underway.
The temporary diversion is expected to ease the impact of the bridge closure while allowing the state government to complete the rehabilitation works safely and restore the affected sections for normal traffic.
The Oke-Afa Bridge is a key link within the Isolo-Ejigbo corridor, making effective traffic management particularly important during the three-week construction period.
