The Lagos State Government has announced the total closure of the stretch of Osborne Foreshore Estate phase 1 to Adeniji ramp, to enable the Federal Ministry of Works lay bitumen on the section.
A statement released by Oluwaseun Osiyemi, the state commissioner for Transport, says the closure will start from 12 midnight on Saturday, 13th of July, to 5am on Monday, 15th July, 2024.
He said Motorists are advised to use the existing alternative routes highlighted as follows;
Motorists from Alexander/Glover are to make use of Oba Adeyinka Oyekan Avenue inwards Ikoyi to connect Obalende/Ring Road and access 3rd Mainland Bridge for their desired destinations.
Motorists from Victoria Island are expected to go through Falomo Roundabout to link Awolowo Road and access 3rd Mainland Bridge for their desired destinations.
Alternately, Motorists from Victoria Island can also utilize Ozumba Mbadiwe Avenue to link Mekunwen Bridge and proceed to CMS/ Apongbon Bridge inwards Eko Bridge to access Funsho Williams Avenue for their desired destinations.
For the closure period, Motorists on the other side from Sura Bridge will have seamless traffic flow inbound Osborne Foreshore Estate.
Motorists are however advised to be patient as the closure is part of the traffic management plans for an improved journey experience.