The Third Mainland Bridge is the most obvious alternative if the Carter Bridge becomes inaccessible.

Stretching over 11.8 kilometres, it is the longest bridge in Nigeria and one of the busiest roads in the country.

If you’re coming from Yaba, Surulere, Ketu, Ojota, Gbagada, or Ogudu, this is the best route. It gives you access to the Island through the Adeniji Adele Interchange. 

You should know that whenever a bridge closes in Lagos, the Third Mainland Bridge usually takes the pressure first, so it's ideal that you leave before 6:30 a.m. or after 10 a.m. to avoid heavy traffic.

2. Divert Through Eko Bridge

Eko Bridge is another major connection between Lagos Mainland and the Island for drivers coming from mainland locations like Apapa, Surulere, and Ikorodu Road or heading toward Marina and CMS. 

Follow this typical route: Funsho Williams Avenue - Costain - Eko Bridge - Apongbon - Lagos Island.

3. Go Through Iddo and Oyingbo to Connect the Mainland

Another useful detour is the Iddo–Oyingbo route that links several major roads. This route helps drivers bypass the immediate congestion around the Island bridges. You can also use this route to divert to Costain to access the Eko Bridge.

If you’re coming from Yaba, Sabo and Ebute or heading toward CMS, this is a good route. It's not always the fastest one, but it can save you some valuable time and energy. The typical route goes from Herbert Macaulay Way to Oyingbo to Iddo to Apongbon to the Island.

If you’re coming from Ikeja, Ojota, Berger, Maryland, or Ketu, this is one of the most reliable diversion routes. The typical route goes from Ikorodu Road to Fadeyi/Jibowu to Funsho Williams Avenue to Eko Bridge to Apongbon.

5. Take the Apapa Road – Costain – Oyingbo Route

Drivers from the Apapa, Ajegunle and Ijora axis can avoid the Carter Bridge area entirely. Drive from Apapa road to Ijora to Costain to Oyingbo, and then connect to the Third Mainland Bridge or Eko Bridge and continue your journey from there. 

This route helps spread traffic away from the Island entrances. So you may get to your destination faster with this route.

6. Use the Ikoyi / Victoria Island Route

If you are coming from Lekki or Victoria Island and heading to CMS or Marina, you may not need to go near Carter Bridge at all. Just move from Ozumba Mbadiwe to Bonny Camp to Independence Bridge to Marina. With this route, you can easily enter the Lagos Island business district without using the mainland bridges directly.

7. Consider Water Transport (The Most Underrated Option)

Sometimes the fastest way to cross Lagos is not by road at all. Lagos has an expanding network of water routes connecting the Mainland and the Island that people often don’t consider, either due to hydrophobia or ignorance. 

We have the: 

• Ikorodu Jetty

• CMS Jetty

• Marina Jetty

These options save you time, energy, and even money, and it’s faster during rush hour. 

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