Lagos to divert traffic December 20 for Tincan bridge repairs
The Lagos State Government will temporarily divert traffic at Tincan First Gate, Apapa, to repair a damaged pedestrian bridge. The Ministry of Transportation announced the work will take place on December 20, 2024, between 9am and 1pm. The operation will be done in two phases, with both full and partial road closures. Motorists are urged to cooperate with officials for a smooth process.
What we know
- The repair is scheduled for December 20, 2024, from 9am to 1pm at Tincan First Gate, Apapa.
- Phase 1 will see a complete road closure for about 20 minutes during beam lifting.
- In Phase 2, traffic will be diverted to one lane about 50 metres before the bridge, with full access restored after the work area.
- Traffic from Mile 2 to Tincan, Apapa will not be affected during the repairs.
- The Ministry urges patience and cooperation with traffic officials during the repair period.
