Motorists using the Lagos-Badagry Expressway have been advised to plan their movements ahead as traffic congestion is expected to worsen from next week following the commencement of rehabilitation works on the Mazamaza Bridge, Eyes Of Lagos reports.
The Lagos State Government announced that the repair project, which is expected to last 18 weeks, will run from Monday, January 19 to Thursday, May 28, 2026.
The Commissioner for Transportation, Mr. Oluwaseun Osiyemi, disclosed this in a statement, explaining that the rehabilitation involves the replacement of expansion joints and other critical bridge components to enhance the bridge’s safety and durability.
According to Osiyemi, the repair works will affect both service and toll lanes on the inbound and outbound sections of the Lagos-Badagry carriageway.
He, however, assured road users that the bridge will not be completely closed at any point during the rehabilitation period.
“Sections of the bridge will be partially closed at different stages, but traffic flow will be maintained throughout the duration of the project,” he said.
The commissioner explained that traffic will be managed through carefully planned diversions, making use of the toll lanes, Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) corridor, and service lanes, depending on the phase of work being executed.
He added that the rehabilitation would be carried out in phases, starting with a preliminary stage in late January, followed by repairs on the Badagry-bound lanes, and later the Lagos-bound lanes.
Osiyemi disclosed that officers of the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) would be deployed along the corridor to manage vehicular movement and minimise delays during the repair period.
He urged motorists to exercise patience, obey traffic signs, and comply with the directives of traffic officials, stressing that the temporary inconvenience is necessary to avert more severe disruptions in the future.
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