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The Lagos State Government has announced the temporary suspension of enforcement on the Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) lanes along the Eko Bridge and Odo Iya-Alaro corridor.
This decision comes in response to the increasing traffic congestion caused by ongoing structural rehabilitation on the expansion joint of the Ogudu-Ifako Bridge.
According to the government, the suspension is a tactical and transitional measure aimed at managing the vehicular overflow resulting from the partial closure of the Ifako-bound carriageway on the Third Mainland Bridge. The affected corridors have experienced severe traffic pressure, prompting this intervention.
Announcing the development on Wednesday, the Special Adviser to Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Transportation, Sola Giwa, described the move as a timely and strategic action designed to provide immediate relief to commuters.
He noted that the decision is aligned with the state’s broader transportation strategy under the THEMES Plus Agenda, which focuses on sustainable traffic management and infrastructure modernization.
“This remedial measure, conceived as a palliative response to mitigate commuter hardship, reflects the Lagos State Government’s forward-thinking approach,” Giwa stated.
“We are fully cognizant of the immense strain currently imposed on key ingress routes into the Lagos Mainland. Consequently, this tactical suspension is designed to reduce commuting time and maintain the fluidity of vehicular movement during the bridge repairs.”
Giwa explained that the directive takes immediate effect and grants general vehicular access to the BRT lanes on the Eko Bridge and Odo Iya-Alaro corridor, especially during peak travel periods. The goal, he said, is to expand road capacity and ease traffic along critical routes in the state.
However, the government warned that commercial buses and articulated vehicles must continue to adhere strictly to existing traffic regulations and loading guidelines. Failure to comply, Giwa stressed, could worsen traffic conditions and endanger public safety.
To ensure orderliness and prevent misuse of the temporary policy, Giwa also revealed that the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) has been deployed in greater numbers along the affected corridors.
“Enhanced personnel deployment and traffic control equipment are now in place to monitor traffic, prevent abuse of the suspension, and respond swiftly to any disturbances,” he added.
The Lagos State Government emphasized that while this measure is temporary, it demonstrates its commitment to responsive governance and practical solutions in the face of urban transport challenges.