The Lagos State Government has suspended the Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) lane enforcement along the Eko Bridge and Odo Iya-Alaro corridors to mitigate traffic congestion faced by commuters due to the rehabilitation of the Ifako Bridge expansion joint.
The Special Adviser to the Governor on Transportation, Sola Giwa, approved the move, according to the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA).
Giwa noted that the suspension is transitional and conditional, structured specifically to absorb the anticipated vehicular overflow triggered by the partial closure of the Ifako-bound carriageway of the Third Mainland corridor.
“We are fully cognizant of the immense strain currently imposed on key ingress routes into the Lagos Mainland. Consequently, this tactical suspension of BRT lane enforcement is a calculated response designed to deliver immediate relief, reduce commuting time, and preserve the fluidity of vehicular movement throughout the bridge repairs,” he stated.
Effective immediately, this directive permits general vehicular access to previously restricted BRT corridors on Eko Bridge and Odo Iya-Alaro, particularly during peak travel periods.
However, Giwa stressed that commercial buses and articulated vehicles must continue to operate in strict compliance with existing safety guidelines and loading regulations, to avoid compounding road inefficiencies or jeopardizing public safety.
Also, the General Manager of LASTMA, Bakare Oki Olalekan, affirmed the agency’s operational readiness and responsiveness in executing the mandate of the State Government with both efficiency and strategic foresight.
“Our operatives are tactically deployed to monitor compliance, coordinate flow, and execute swift on-ground interventions as the need arises. We implore all road users to uphold traffic discipline and demonstrate civic responsibility as we work collectively to minimise disruptions during this period,” he remarked.
The Lagos State Government further encourages all motorists to consider alternative routes, adopt modal shift strategies where feasible, and remain informed through official traffic advisories issued via radio, and digital platforms.
