The Lagos State Government has announced partial road closures across major parts of the state ahead of scheduled infrastructure commissioning events on Wednesday and Thursday.
In a statement released on Tuesday, the Commissioner for Transportation, Oluwaseun Osiyemi, said the temporary traffic diversions are aimed at ensuring safety and smooth coordination of the events.
Motorists were advised to plan their journeys in advance and avoid affected routes to minimise disruptions and delays during the exercise.
According to the statement, the commissioning of the Opebi-Mende Link Bridge will take place on Wednesday, April 8, between 9:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m., impacting traffic flow around Opebi-Allen, Ikeja, and Ojota areas.
“All motorists transiting this corridor during the specified hours should seek alternative routes to avoid congestion and ensure timely arrival at their destinations,” the statement noted.
On Thursday, April 9, two separate commissioning events are scheduled. The first, slated for 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., involves the inauguration of the Tolu Schools Complex, which will affect traffic in the Olodi Apapa and Ajegunle areas.
Motorists in these locations were urged to make use of alternative routes and allow extra travel time.
Later in the day, from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., another event will be held around Eko Hotel and Victoria Island, with road users advised to avoid the area or expect traffic delays.
The government added that officials of the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority and other traffic personnel will be deployed to manage vehicular movement and assist commuters.
It also noted that additional LASTMA officers have been mobilised for the exercise, which is expected to host President Bola Tinubu.
Osiyemi called on residents to cooperate with traffic officials and adhere to all directives to ensure a smooth flow of traffic during the events.
