The Lagos State Government has announced that motorists in the state will experience a two-day diversion on the Oshodi-bound lane of the Lagos-Abeokuta Expressway, News About Nigeria reports.
The state Ministry of Transportation, made this known in a statement on Thursday.
It stated that the state government plans to divert traffic at the Ikeja Along Bus Stop, between Ile Zik and Conoil Filling Station on the Lagos-Abeokuta Expressway.
According to the announcement, the diversion would be for two days, from Saturday, August 17, 2024, to Sunday, August 18, 2024, between 12 midnight and 4 am daily.
The Ministry also stated that the diversion is to allow workers to safely demolish the old pedestrian bridge in the area.
It further noted that only one lane would be available to motorists “from Ile Zik Bus Stop up to Conoil Filling Station on the Oshodi bound side of the road.
“The state Commissioner for Transportation, Mr Oluwaseun Osiyemi, explained that the traffic diversion will not affect motorists on the Dopemu/Abule Egba bound side of the road during the demolition, adding that the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority will be on the ground to manage vehicular movement and minimise inconveniences.
“Osiyemi advised motorists to be patient as the closure is part of the traffic management plans for the removal of the old pedestrian bridge safely by the Lagos Metropolitan Area Transport Authority,” adding that the lanes “will be cordoned off with jersey barriers and protective nets to keep motorists and commuters safe during the period of the demolition,” the statement reads.
