The Lagos State Government has scheduled a traffic diversion at Ojuelegba Flyover Bridge by the Fire Station to facilitate the installation of new truck barriers.
This diversion will run from 10:00 pm on Saturday, October 26, to 5:00 am on Sunday, October 27, 2024, after recent damage to the existing barriers. An earlier closure for similar installation work took place between October 5 and October 6, 2024.
In a statement on Thursday, Lagos State Commissioner for Transportation, Mr. Oluwaseun Osiyemi, detailed that this diversion is part of a traffic management strategy aimed at enhancing road safety, controlling heavy-duty vehicle movement, and preventing further accidents or fatalities.
Motorists from Eko Bridge, Constain, and Iponri heading towards Ojuelegba are advised to use the service lane from the National Stadium gate, connecting to Barracks for continued access.
The commissioner urged motorists to cooperate to minimize delays, explaining that the nighttime installation was chosen to reduce disruptions. He also warned that offenders damaging public infrastructure would face legal consequences.
Additionally, Lagos State will close J Randle Road, Onikan, from October 26 to November 3, 2024, to facilitate the Afropolis Dance Event. The closure affects the stretch from Lagos City Mall to the National Museum, extending to the Onikan Roundabout. Suggested alternate routes include:
– From Awolowo Road to Tafawa Balewa Square: Turn left at Onikan Roundabout, follow King George V Road, and exit to Marina, Force Road, and Tafawa Balewa Road.
– From Outer Marina to Awolowo Road: Take a left into Force Road, connect to Tafawa Balewa Road, and follow Old Defence Road.
– From Third Mainland Bridge/Ring Road to Awolowo Road: Use Force Road, Tafawa Balewa Road, and Old Defence Road.
– From Awolowo Road to Tafawa Balewa Square: Proceed through Onikan Roundabout without diversion.
Motorists are encouraged to plan ahead and remain patient, as these coordinated efforts are intended to manage traffic flow and ensure public safety during the event.
