The Lagos State Government has announced that traffic will be diverted to accommodate the maiden edition of the 10 kilometer Capital City Race between 5:00 am and 11.00 am Saturday, 23rd November, 2024.
To this end, the following route starting from; Shoprite Alausa Ikeja inwards Billings Way to Kudirat Abiola Way , Opebi Link Bridge, Opebi Glo Tower inward Allen Avenue, Allen Junction, GTBank on Adeniyi Jones, AP Filling Station on Oba Akran Avenue, Samsung Authorized Service Centre to Police College Sports Secretariat/Gym will be partially closed off to vehicular movement.
Consequently, all junctions and intersections from Shoprite Alausa Ikeja to destination (Police College Sports Secretariat/Gym) will be blocked with barriers, manned by LASTMA, NPF, FRSC, LSNC to prevent other road users access to the main race corridor.
The Lagos State Commissioner for Transportation, Mr. Oluwaseun Osiyemi advise Motorists to be patient as all affected junctions will be unblocked and accessed intermittently by other road users as the race progresses.
ADVISORY: – Motorists are implored to be patient as the partial road closure is part of the traffic management plans for the 1st Edition of Capital City Race event, 2024.