See alternative routes as Lagos State set to shut down third mainland bridge

The State Commissioner for Works and Infrastructure, Mr Ade Akinsanya, who disclosed this in a statement, said the decision was taken after due consultation with the Federal Ministry of Power, Works, and Housing.

Akinsanya urged motorists from Lagos Abeokuta, Agege, Ogba and Ikeja to make use of Oshodi via Mushin Ojuelegba to connect Carter Bridge into the Island, while those from Ikorodu, Maryland are to make use of Funsho Williams Avenue, formerly, Western Avenue via Yaba to Oyinbo and connect Eko Bridge into the Island.

Motorists from Okokomaiko, Festac, Oshodi-Apapa Expressway are enjoined to ply through Ajegunle via Marina Bridge to Ijora to connect Carter Bridge to Apongbon into Lagos Island.

Conversely, motorists from the Island are expected to ply Eko Bridge and Carter Bridge into the Mainland, while those in Lekki Ajah can also make use of Epe axis through Imota into Ikorodu.