The Lagos State Government has announced partial road closures across major parts of the state ahead of the commissioning of key infrastructure projects scheduled for Wednesday and Thursday.
In a statement issued on Tuesday, the Commissioner for Transportation, Oluwaseun Osiyemi, said the temporary closures were necessary to ensure safety and the smooth conduct of the events.
The government advised motorists to plan their movements carefully and avoid affected corridors during the specified periods to reduce traffic disruptions and delays.
According to the statement, the Opebi-Mende Link Bridge will be commissioned on Wednesday, April 8, between 9:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. The ceremony will affect traffic around the Opebi-Allen, Ikeja and Ojota corridors.
“All motorists transiting this corridor during the specified hours should seek alternative routes to avoid congestion and ensure timely arrival at their destinations,” the statement said.
On Thursday, April 9, two commissioning events are scheduled between 9:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. The first is the inauguration of the Tolu Schools Complex, which will affect traffic in the Olodi Apapa and Ajegunle areas.
Motorists operating in these areas have been advised to plan alternative routes and allow extra travel time.
Later in the day, from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., another event will be held at the Eko Hotel and Suites and surrounding parts of Victoria Island, where motorists are also advised to avoid the corridor or expect delays.
The statement added that officials of the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) and other traffic enforcement personnel will be deployed to manage vehicular movement and assist road users.
The Lagos State Government also confirmed that about 500 additional LASTMA officers have been mobilised for the events, which will be attended by President Bola Tinubu.
Osiyemi urged residents to cooperate with traffic officials and comply with all directives to ensure smooth vehicular movement during the commissioning ceremonies.
