Lagos: Gov to close Iyana Isolo overhead bridge for 2 hours on Sunday

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Lagos: Gov to close Iyana Isolo overhead bridge for 2 hours on Sunday

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December 4, 2023

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The Lagos state government (LASG) has said that traffic would be diverted at the Iyana-Isolo overhead Bridge for two hours, between 7 am and 9 am, on Sunday, December 10.

The Commissioner for Transportation, Oluseun Osiyemi, who disclosed this said the closure is to enable the Federal Ministry of Works to investigate the level of deterioration of the overhead bridge.

To avoid being caught in the diversion, motorists are advised to avoid this part of the highway next Sunday, by making use of the following alternative routes; Motorists from Mushin enroute Isolo through Daleko are to use; Ijeshatedo to connect Cele Roundabout, to access Cele Bridge to Okota Road, to link Mushin Road and continue their journeys.

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Motorists from Isolo enroute Mushin through Daleko Bridge are to use Mushin Road to access Osolo Way to link Airport Road to connect Oshodi to reach their various destinations.

Osiyemi said the Oshodi-Apapa Expressway where the bridge is located will be open to motorists during the two-hour closure.

While soliciting the understanding and cooperation of motorists, the State Government added that Traffic Management and Security Personnel will be deployed to manage traffic flow and minimize inconveniences.

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