Lagos government announces temporary closure of Iddo bridge

The Lagos State Government has announced the temporary closure of Iddo Bridge in the Ijora area of Apapa Local Government Area due to ongoing rehabilitation works.

The announcement was made in a statement signed by the Commissioner for Transportation, Mr. Oluwaseun Osiyemi, on Tuesday.

According to the statement, the Federal Ministry of Works will install heavy steel bridge beams as part of the ongoing reconstruction and rehabilitation of the bridge.

The government explained that the operation would require the temporary closure of the bridge to ensure the safety of motorists and workers during the installation process.

“The entire section of Iddo Bridge will be temporarily closed to vehicular movement during the periods stated above to ensure the safe installation of the steel beams on the bridge.”

The closure is scheduled for Wednesday, June 17, 2026, from 10:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m., and Sunday, June 21, 2026, from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Motorists have been advised to make use of alternative routes during the affected periods to avoid traffic delays and inconvenience.

The Lagos State Government urged road users to cooperate with traffic management officials and plan their journeys ahead as rehabilitation works continue on the bridge.