The Lagos State Government has announced plans to divert traffic on the PWD inwards “Ile Zik” segment of the Lagos-Abeokuta Expressway during the upcoming weekend, specifically on Saturday, March 23, and Sunday, March 24, 2024.
This measure is to facilitate the installation of essential components for the pedestrian bridge at Ikeja Along, aimed at enhancing the safety of pedestrians connecting with the Ikeja Train Station to the Lagos Rail Mass Transit, Red Line.
Traffic diversions are scheduled to take place from 5am to 8am on both days to minimize disruptions. According to Oluwaseun Osiyemi, the Commissioner for Transportation, this initiative is part of the efforts to complete the pedestrian bridge construction at Ikeja Along. The diversion is designed to ensure the safety of both commuters and workers during the installation process.
For motorists traveling from Abule Egba to Oshodi, traffic will be rerouted to Agege Motor Road via “Ile ZIk,” then onto Akanni Doherty Road and Oba Akran Avenue. From there, vehicles can proceed to Kodesoh to access the Airport Ramp, connecting to Bolade/Oshodi. Conversely, traffic from Bolade/Oshodi towards Dopemu/Abule Egba will be diverted to Works Road by PWD, leading to Oba Akinjobi Way and then onto the newly constructed Ikeja Overpass, finally rejoining Agege Motor Road towards their intended destinations.
The transportation commissioner emphasized that the timing of the diversion—during the weekend and in the early hours—was chosen to reduce the impact on the commuting public. The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority will be present to facilitate traffic flow and assist motorists during the diversion period, ensuring minimal inconvenience to road users.
