The Lagos State Government has announced the closure of the pedestrian bridge located between Terminal 2 and Terminal 3 in Oshodi Bus Terminal due to safety concerns and the bridge’s structural integrity.

In a statement issued on Friday, January 24, 2025, the Commissioner for Transportation, Oluwaseun Osiyemi, said the closure is necessary to assess the condition of the bridge.

“The order also mandated the contractor responsible for the initial construction of the terminal, through the Office of Infrastructure, to place concrete barriers at the entrances leading to the bridge. This is to safeguard the lives of pedestrians who use the infrastructure,” he said.

The commissioner explained that the closure will allow for a comprehensive structural integrity assessment of the bridge to determine if repairs or reconstruction are needed.

Osiyemi advised pedestrians to use an alternative bridge located 30 metres away while the assessment is being conducted.

He added, “Pedestrians are advised to make use of an alternative bridge located 30 meters away pending the outcome of the report of the structural integrity assessment.”