The Federal Government on Monday, 31 March, 2025 announced the closure of the Independence Bridge (Marina bound) starting effective Tuesday, 1 April, 2025 for essential maintenance and rehabilitation works.
The Federal Controller of Works, Lagos, Mrs Olukorede Kesha, who made this known in a statement in Lagos, explained that the bridge would remain closed until the end of May 2025.
According to her, the closure will affect traffic from Ahmadu Bello Way and Adeola Odeku towards Marina, Eko Bridge, and Onikan by Zone 2.
Kesha advised motorists to plan their journeys accordingly and use alternative routes to avoid traffic congestion during the repair period.
She apologised for any inconvenience the closure might cause and thanked the public for their understanding and cooperation as the government worked to ensure the safety and stability of road infrastructure.
