Oyogist.com has learned that the Lagos state government has initiated plans to shut down Third Mainland Bridge ahead of the 6th Lagos City Marathon scheduled to hold on Saturday April 10.
The travel advisory released by Spokesperson for Lagos State Sports Commission Titi Oshodi-Eko, some major roads in the state would be partially closed down also.
The statement read;
“All vehicles from Ikeja and environs heading to Victoria Island must go through Ikorodu Road, while vehicles from Badagry, Mile 2, and environs going to Victoria Island must go through Apapa and Orile to link the Eko Bridge to Victoria Island.“Residents of Lagos Mainland, Surulere and environs must avoid Masha Area and the National Stadium but can link Victoria Island through Iponri/Iganmu, Eko Bridge then on to Victoria Island.“Vehicles coming from Ibadan, Mowe, and environs can link Victoria Island through Ojota, Ikorodu Road, Eko Bridge to Victoria Island.“Vehicles from Okota must go through Mile 2 to Orile, Eko Bridge to Victoria Island.“From Sango-Otta, those going to Victoria Island must go through Mushin, Funso Williams Avenue (Western Avenue) Eko Bridge to Victoria Island.“Vehicles coming from Epe, Ajah, Lekki, and environs must use the alternative route to Victoria Island, while Ikoyi residents going to the Mainland can use the Alfred Rewane (Kingsway Road) link to Osborne then to the Mainland.”
