LASG Deploys LASTMA Officials to Manage Traffic During Ifako Expansion Joint Bridge Rehabilitation

LASG Deploys LASTMA Officials to Manage Traffic During Ifako Expansion Joint Bridge Rehabilitation

LAGOS – June 28, 2025 — The Lagos State Government has announced the partial closure of the Ifako Expansion Joint Bridge along the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway to allow for urgent structural rehabilitation. The move, aimed at reinforcing the long-term stability and safety of the bridge, comes with a strong commitment to ensuring minimal disruption to traffic flow.

In a statement issued by the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA), the Special Adviser to the Governor on Transportation, Hon. Sola Giwa, assured the public that LASTMA personnel have been strategically deployed to key locations along the affected corridor to manage vehicular movement and avert traffic congestion.

“The partial closure is necessary to carry out essential reconstruction and structural reinforcement on the bridge. Despite the closure, traffic beyond the Ifako axis has remained largely smooth and orderly,” Hon. Giwa said. “This is due to the swift deployment and professionalism of LASTMA operatives managing the situation on the ground.”

He noted that the government’s proactive traffic mitigation plan is in full effect, with operatives positioned at critical junctions to ensure uninterrupted flow and reduce potential gridlocks during the duration of the project.

Hon. Giwa urged motorists to remain patient, obey traffic signs, and cooperate fully with LASTMA officials to ensure safe and efficient commuting throughout the rehabilitation period.

He also cautioned both commercial and private drivers against actions that could impede the construction work or worsen the traffic situation, emphasizing the need for restraint and responsible driving.

Highlighting the scope and timeline of the rehabilitation project, Hon. Giwa revealed that the entire exercise will last 101 days. The first phase, affecting the Ogudu/Ifako inbound Alapere section, will span 50 days—from Saturday, June 28 to Saturday, August 16, 2025. The second phase, covering the Ogudu/Ifako inbound Oworonshoki section, will run for 51 days—from Saturday, August 16 to Sunday, October 5, 2025.

He described the project as a critical investment in public safety and sustainable mobility, assuring residents that the government is committed to maintaining essential infrastructure with as little inconvenience as possible.

Motorists are advised to explore alternative routes where applicable, stay updated with official traffic advisories, and cooperate with traffic management officials for real-time guidance.

For traffic-related inquiries or assistance, the public can contact LASTMA via its toll-free hotline: 0800 005 27862.

— Adebayo Taofiq

Director, Public Affairs and Enlightenment Department, LASTMA