The Lagos State Government has announced traffic diversion at Ikeja along Bus Stop between Ile Zik and Conoil Petrol Station on the Oshodi bound lane, Lagos Abeokuta expressway.
According to a statement signed by the state commissioner of transport, Mr Oluwaseun Osiyemi, the diversion will take place from Saturday, 17th to Sunday, 18th August, 2024, between 12 midnight and 4:00 am daily, this is to enable the demolition of an old pedestrian bridge on the road safely safely.
Consequently, from Ile Zik Bus Stop up to Conoil Petrol Filling Station on the Oshodi bound side of the road, only one lane will be available to Motorists to ensure safety.
Osiyemi explained that the traffic diversion will not affect Motorists on the Dopemu/Abule Egba bound side of the road during the course of the demolition, adding that the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority, (LASTMA) will be on ground to manage vehicular movement and minimize inconveniences.
He called for the cooperation of the motoring public, 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.
Advisory: – Motorists are implored 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 (LAMATA)
