The Lagos State Government has announced a comprehensive traffic diversion plan for key routes on the Island to facilitate essential technical checks, duct calibration, and land route repairs.
The repair work, scheduled from Friday, January 17 to Friday, January 31, 2025, will affect multiple locations, requiring temporary traffic redirection and alternative routes for motorists.
Key affected areas include Bonny Camp Underbridge to Eko Atlantic Sales Office, Eko Hotel Roundabout, Officer’s Mess Inward Independence Bridge, Ajose Adeogun to Ligali Ayorinde, and Ligali Ayorinde to the end of Landmark. Specific diversions will vary depending on the work taking place at each location.
Also, alternative routes have been outlined for motorists at each location during the course of the repairs.
The location includes: “Bonny Camp Underbridge to Eko Atlantic Sales Office (Friday, 17th – Friday, 31st January 2025). The repair work will be carried out along the road median, with no impact on traffic.
“Eko Hotel Roundabout (Sunday, 19th January 2025). Motorists from Eko Hotel moving towards Adetokunbo Ademola will be diverted into two lanes around the roundabout, which should be maintained for safe and efficient work operations.
“Officer’s Mess Inward Independence Bridge (Sunday, 19th January 2025). Motorists heading to Independence Bridge from Officer’s Mess will be diverted to the two extreme lanes farther from the kerb.
“Ajose Adeogun to Ligali Ayorinde (Monday, 20th – Friday, 24th January 2025). Motorists will be diverted into two lanes as they approach Ligali Ayorinde Junction, inward Oniru Beach, due to repair work on the manhole at the junction.
“Ligali Ayorinde to the End of Landmark (Saturday, 25th – Friday, 31st January 2025). The repair work will be carried out on the setback of the road, with no impact on traffic.”
State Commissioner for Transportation, Oluwaseun Osiyemi, assured Lagos residents and commuters that traffic management officers will be stationed along the routes to minimise any inconveniences and manage vehicular movements.