The Lagos State Government has announced a partial closure of the Lagos–Abeokuta Expressway to enable the Federal Ministry of Works carry out repairs on failed portions of the road, with motorists advised to expect delays for the next four weeks.
According to the government, the rehabilitation will cover the section from U-Turn Bus Stop to Sango Tollgate, affecting both inbound and outbound lanes. The repair work is scheduled to begin on Wednesday, 11 February, and will run until Wednesday, 11 March.
The state government explained that the project will be executed in phases. During the first phase, Abeokuta-bound traffic will be diverted to one side of the road while vehicles heading toward Lagos move freely. In the second phase, Lagos-bound traffic will use a temporary lane as repairs are carried out on the outbound carriageway, allowing Abeokuta-bound vehicles to move with minimal disruption.
In a statement posted on X on Tuesday, the Lagos State Commissioner for Transportation, Oluwaseun Osiyemi, said adequate traffic management measures have been put in place. He urged motorists to plan their journeys properly, obey traffic signs, and cooperate with traffic officials to reduce congestion and prevent accidents.
Apongbon Bridge Repairs
The announcement also comes as repair works are set to begin on the Apongbon Bridge on Thursday, 11 February, and are expected to last six weeks until 19 March.
The Federal Ministry of Works will repair damaged asphalt sections on the ramp linking Inner Marina to Apongbon Bridge, as well as parts of both the inbound and outbound carriageways.
As a result, inbound traffic from Inner Marina will be diverted through the Apongbon under-bridge roundabout to Adeniji Adele Road and Ebute Ero, while motorists coming from TBS, Third Mainland Bridge, and Victoria Island will continue to use the bridge toward Eko Bridge.
Outbound traffic from Eko Bridge toward Inner Marina will be temporarily redirected through Ebute Ero Ramp and Adeniji Adele Road to the under-bridge roundabout.
The ongoing repairs follow a major fire incident in March 2022 that caused extensive damage to sections of the Apongbon and Eko bridges, leading to prolonged closures and the removal of illegal structures beneath the bridge. Although the bridge was reopened in July 2023 after about 15 months of rehabilitation, periodic maintenance work has continued since then.
