The Lagos State Government has opened the inbound carriageway of the AFA Bridge on Agric-Isawo Road, Ikorodu, to traffic, easing movement for motorists who have had to contend with flooding and the poor condition of the old crossing.
According to a report by Punch Newspaper on Wednesday, the opening came during an inspection of road and bridge projects in Ikorodu and Kosofe by the Special Adviser to the Governor on Infrastructure, Olufemi Daramola; the Permanent Secretary, Office of Infrastructure, Olutokunbo Oyenuga; and other government officials. Mr Daramola stated that the newly opened carriageway would enable motorists to use the elevated section of the bridge while construction continues on the outbound carriageway.
“There’s good progress on the bridge works. I’m happy to tell you that the inbound section of AFA Bridge on Agric-Isawo Road has been opened to traffic. Commuters can now safely use this section of the bridge. It’s bye to driving through the floodplain,” he said on Monday. The opening is expected to ease one of the major problems along the Agric-Isawo corridor, where flooding has repeatedly disrupted movement.
In August 2025, flooding from the Afa River submerged parts of the old crossing, leaving motorists stranded. Some pedestrians were forced to use makeshift wooden stairs to reach the elevated bridge. The flooding along the corridor has been a longstanding problem. In 2018, residents told The Nation that heavy rainfall regularly made parts of the Agric-Isawo-Arepo Road difficult to pass, forcing commuters to wade through floodwater or pay extra fares to get through affected sections.
Mr Daramola urged motorists to obey temporary traffic management measures, observe speed limits and avoid reckless driving as work on the bridge continues. He also directed motorists to avoid unauthorised bus stops and passenger loading around the bridge, while pedestrians were advised to use designated