The Lagos State Government has advised motorists who do not have major business around the Independence Bridge on the Island to stay off.
The bridge which was closed down 2 days ago by the Federal Government for urgent repairs has a traffic lockdown.
In a statement, Mrs Bolanle Ogunlola, Deputy Director, Public Affairs, Lagos State Ministry of Transportation, advised motorists to make use of the alternative routes provided which are;
FROM AHMADU BELLO WAY INBOUND VICTORIA ISLAND
Motorists heading to Victoria Island from Ahmadu Bello Way are advised to use Ozumba Mbadiwe Avenue inbound Akin Adesola Street, and proceed to Falomo Roundabout, then link Obafemi Awolowo Road to access Ring Road to continue their journeys.
TRAFFIC FROM AHMADU BELLO WAY TO 3RD MAINLAND BRIDGE
Motorists from Ahmadu Bello Way heading to 3rd Mainland Bridge should go through Ozumba Mbadiwe Avenue inbound Akin Adesola Street, then link Alfred Rewane Road to Osborne Road, and connect to Ring Road to reach their destinations.
TRAFFIC FROM AHMADU BELLO WAY TO INNER MARINA/CMS
Motorists heading to Inner Marina and CMS from Ahmadu Bello Way to use Ozumba Mbadiwe Avenue inbound Akin Adesola Street to connect Falomo Roundabout, then link Obafemi Awolowo Road to access J.K. Randle Road/King George V Road to reach their desired destinations.
Motorists are implored to cooperate with Traffic Management Personnel on ground to ease movements.