Juliet Oladele, Reporting
THE Lagos State Government has announced a three-week partial closure of Oke-Afa Bridge in Isolo to facilitate essential rehabilitation works, with motorists warned to expect significant traffic disruptions.
The repairs, scheduled to run from Friday, August 28, to September 18, 2026, will be executed in two phases, according to a statement from the state Commissioner for Transportation, Oluwaseun Osiyemi.
Phased Approach to Minimise Disruption
The first phase, covering the outbound Isolo-to-Ejigbo axis, will run from August 28 to September 11. During this period, motorists travelling from Isolo towards Ejigbo will be diverted onto the Isolo-bound carriageway from Pako Roundabout, where traffic will move in both directions before rejoining the main carriageway at Mobil Filling Station.
Those coming from Ejigbo will maintain free movement and share the carriageway with Ejigbo-bound traffic from Mobil Filling Station to Pako Roundabout, after which they will regain full access to the road.
The second phase, affecting the inbound Ejigbo-to-Isolo section, will take place from September 12 to September 18. Motorists travelling from Ejigbo towards Isolo will be diverted onto the Ejigbo-bound carriageway from Mobil Filling Station, with traffic moving in both directions before rejoining the main carriageway at Pako Roundabout.
Traffic Management Measures
Commissioner Osiyemi assured that the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority would be deployed to the area to coordinate vehicular movement and minimise congestion during the rehabilitation works.
“An emergency tow vehicle will be stationed within the axis to provide quick recovery operations for breakdowns throughout the period of the works,” he added.
The state government has appealed for patience and cooperation from motorists during the temporary closure, emphasising that the partial road closure forms part of the traffic management plan for the rehabilitation works on Oke-Afa Bridge in Isolo Local Government Area.
Residents and commuters are advised to plan their journeys accordingly and allow for extra travel time during the three-week period.
