The Federal Government will demolish and rebuild three major sections of the Iddo Bridge in Lagos. The bridge suffered serious damage after a fire caused by illegal occupants and repeated truck collisions.
The Federal Controller of Works in Lagos, Mrs. Olukorede Kesha, announced this on Wednesday. She said the repair work would last for about three months. The goal, she explained, is to restore the bridge’s strength and safety.
Traffic Diversion and Vehicle Restrictions
Kesha said articulated and heavy-duty vehicles will stop using the bridge from next weekend. This restriction will allow the ministry to install height barriers before demolition starts on November 22.
Traffic will move through a counterflow system, from the Apapa-bound lane to the Carter Bridge side. Light vehicles will use the diversion routes.
“We are creating awareness early so that drivers, especially truck operators, can plan ahead,” Kesha said.
Agencies and Alternative Routes
The ministry is working with LASTMA, FRSC, and the Police to manage traffic during construction. Kesha urged truck drivers to follow signs and use other routes such as Eko Bridge, Third Mainland Bridge, Costain, and Herbert Macaulay Way.
She said advocacy teams will visit garages, parks, and transport unions to inform drivers who may not get updates through the media.
Completion Date and Expected Benefits
The Iddo Bridge reconstruction will end by March 2026. When completed, the bridge will support smoother traffic flow and safer transport across Lagos.
Kesha added that the project shows the government’s commitment to maintaining key infrastructure in Nigeria’s busiest city.
