The Lagos State government has announced a two-hour traffic diversion on the overhead bridge linking Isolo with Mushin at Iyana-Isolo.
This was contained in a press statement issued by the State’s Commissioner for Transport, Oluwaseun Osiyemi who announced that the diversion will be observed on Sunday, 10 December, 2023.
Osiyemi said the diversion will only be for two hours between the hours it 7 am and 9 am and it is to enable the Federal Ministry of Works to investigate the level of deterioration of the overhead bridge.
The statement read in part, “The Lagos State Government has announced that traffic will be diverted at Iyana- Isolo overhead bridge between 7:00 am and 9:00 am on Sunday 10th December 2023, to enable the Federal Ministry of Works investigate the level of deterioration of the overhead bridge.”
While appealing for cooperation, the commissioner urged motorists who ply the ever-busy road to take alternative routes while the assessment efforts last.
“Consequently, motorists are advised to avoid this part of the highway on the stated date by making use of the following alternative routes; Motorists from Mushin enroute Isolo through Daleko are to use; Ijeshatedo to connect Cele Roundabout, to access Cele Bridge to Okota Road, to link Mushin Road and continue their journeys.
“Motorists from Isolo enroute Mushin through Daleko Bridge are to use Mushin Road to access Osolo Way to link Airport Road to connect Oshodi to reach their various destinations.
“It should be noted that the Oshodi-Apapa Expressway where the bridge is located will be open to motorists during the Two-hour closure.
“While soliciting for the understanding and cooperation of Motorists, the State Government added that Traffic Management and Security Personnel will be deployed to manage traffic flow and minimize inconveniences,” the statement read.
