Lagos govt announces alternative routes as work begins on Kara Bridge

Lagos State Government has announced alternative traffic routes ahead of the partial closure of the Kara Bridge along the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway following the commencement of repair works by the Federal Government.

The development was disclosed in a statement issued late Tuesday by the Lagos State Ministry of Transportation and signed by its Director of Public Affairs, Mrs Bolanle Ogunlola.

According to the statement, the Federal Ministry of Works earlier announced that expansion joint repair works on the bridge would begin on Tuesday, March 10, 2026, and are expected to last for two weeks, ending on March 24, 2026.

The government said the repair exercise would lead to a partial closure of the Kara Bridge inward Opic/Mowe, advising motorists to make use of designated alternative routes during the period to ease traffic movement.

Under the first route option, motorists coming from the Third Mainland Bridge are advised to connect through Ketu to Mile 12, proceed to Ogolonto and Ikorodu Garage, then link Sabo Roundabout to access Isagamu Road or Itokin Road to continue their journeys.

For the second option, motorists travelling from Lagos Island are advised to link Ilubinrin to Ijora Bridge, access Eko Bridge through Funsho Williams Avenue, and proceed to Ikorodu Road through Ojota to Ketu and Mile 12. From there, they can connect Ogolonto to Ikorodu Garage and proceed through Sabo Roundabout to Isagamu Road or Itokin Road to reach their destinations.

Alternatively, motorists may also connect Ikorodu Garage through Sabo Roundabout, link Ogijo to Likosi, and proceed through Shimawa to Lotto before connecting to Mowe and other destinations.

The ministry stated that officials of the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority, LASTMA, would be deployed within the rehabilitation corridor and along the designated alternative routes to ensure smooth traffic flow.

Traffic management signs will also be installed in strategic locations to guide motorists during the repair period.

The Lagos State Government urged motorists to plan their journeys in advance to avoid delays and appealed for patience and cooperation from road users throughout the duration of the rehabilitation work.