The Lagos State Government has announced a three-week traffic management plan for the rehabilitation of Oke-Afa Bridge in Isolo, with motorists expected to face phased diversions from Friday, August 28, 2026.
Newsonspot reports that the Commissioner for Transportation, Oluwaseun Osiyemi, disclosed this on Monday, saying the rehabilitation will run from August 28 to September 18, 2026.
According to him, the traffic management plan will be implemented in two phases to minimise disruption and ensure movement of vehicles during the construction period.
The first phase will run from Friday, August 28, to Friday, September 11, and will affect the outbound Isolo-to-Ejigbo section of the bridge.
During this phase, motorists travelling from Isolo towards Ejigbo will be diverted onto the Isolo-bound carriageway from Pako Roundabout. Traffic will operate in both directions along the affected section before rejoining the main carriageway at Mobil Filling Station.
Motorists travelling from Ejigbo towards Isolo will retain access to their route but will share the carriageway with Ejigbo-bound vehicles between Mobil Filling Station and Pako Roundabout. Full access will resume after the roundabout.
The second phase will commence on Saturday, September 12, and end on Friday, September 18. It will affect the inbound Isolo section of the bridge for motorists travelling from Ejigbo.
Osiyemi explained that vehicles heading from Ejigbo towards Isolo would be diverted onto the Ejigbo-bound carriageway from Mobil Filling Station, with traffic moving in both directions before reconnecting with the main carriageway at Pako Roundabout.
Meanwhile, motorists travelling from Isolo will continue their journey while sharing the carriageway with Isolo-bound vehicles between Pako Roundabout and Mobil Filling Station. Normal access will resume beyond the affected section.
The commissioner said Oke-Afa Bridge would be temporarily closed to vehicular movement as the rehabilitation progresses, urging motorists to exercise patience and cooperate with traffic management officials.
He added that the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) would deploy personnel to the area to coordinate traffic and minimise congestion throughout the construction period.
An emergency tow vehicle will also be stationed along the route to quickly remove broken-down vehicles and prevent avoidable obstruction.
The rehabilitation is being carried out by the Federal Ministry of Works through the Office of the Federal Controller, Lagos, in conjunction with Messrs. Strabic Construction Limited.
Osiyemi advised motorists to plan their journeys ahead and comply with all traffic management directives during the three-week rehabilitation exercise.
The Lagos State Government said the temporary diversions are intended to maintain traffic flow while the necessary rehabilitation works are carried out on the bridge.
