The Lagos State Government has made public its intention to divert traffic on the Lagos-Abeokuta Expressway’s Oshodi-bound lane at the Ikeja Along Bus Stop, which is located between Ile Zik and Conoil Filling Station.
The announcement stated that the diversion would take place for two days between 12 midnight and 4 am daily on Saturday, August 17, 2024, and Sunday, August 18, 2024.
The old pedestrian bridge in the area had to be safely demolished by workers, which is why the diversion was implemented.
The state Ministry of Transportation’s X handle revealed this on Thursday.
Additionally, drivers would only have access to one lane “from Ile Zik Bus Stop up to Conoil Filling Station on the Oshodi bound side of the road,” according to the statement.
“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 exercise patience “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.”
