The Lagos State Government has announced the emergency closure of Eko Bridge, outbound to Lagos Island, for safety investigations and repairs.
The closure will commence on Tuesday, May 12, 2026, according to a statement issued on Sunday by the state commissioner for transportation, Mr Oluwaseun Osiyemi.
The affected section covers the stretch between Apongbon and Ijora Olopa. The inward Lagos Island carriageway will remain open to motorists.
“In view of the closure between Apongbon and Ijora Olopa, members of the motoring public are advised to use the Third Mainland Bridge to access their desired destinations. The inward Lagos Island carriageway will remain open to motorists. Adequate traffic and security personnel will be deployed along alternative routes to guide motorists and ensure smooth traffic flow,” the statement read.
The development follows a recent announcement by the Federal Government ordering the immediate closure of a section of Eko Bridge as it formally commenced the construction of a new Carter Bridge in Lagos, citing urgent structural concerns.
The Minister of Works, David Umahi, had said detailed underwater assessments revealed critical defects in key bridge infrastructure across the state, noting that investigations dating back to 2013, alongside recent inspections, showed that some supporting piles beneath Carter Bridge and the Third Mainland Bridge had shifted.
Eko Bridge is one of three major bridges linking Lagos Island to the mainland, alongside Carter Bridge and the Third Mainland Bridge.
