LAGOS – The Lagos State Government is closing down the stretch of Osborne Foreshore Estate phase 1 to Adeniji ramp for the laying of asphalt on the section by the Federal Ministry of Works.

A statement by Mr. Oluwaseun Osiyemi, Lagos State Commissioner for Transportation, said that the closure would commence from 12 midnight on Saturday, July 13 through Monday, July 15, 2024.

Osiyemi therefore advised motorists to use the existing alternative routes.

According to him, 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.

Also, motorists from Victoria Island are expected to go through Falomo Roundabout to link Awolowo Road and access 3rd Mainland Bridge for their desired destinations.

Alternatively, motorists from Victoria Island could also utilise 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.

He explained that for the closure period, motorists on the other side from Sura Bridge would have seamless traffic flow inbound Osborne Foreshore Estate.

He added: “Motorists are implored to be patient as the closure is part of the traffic management plans for an improved journey experience.”